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FN51 BYH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,010 mi
Last recorded196,010 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 BYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 196,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 173,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 156,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 153,390 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 146,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 143,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 139,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 139,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S front upper strut top bearing stiff in operation

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 136,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2013 136,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 117,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 115,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,411 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 105,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in o/s front tyre.

o/s brake disc inner face rusty.

plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,431 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 97,431 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

crack in o/s front indicator lens

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 76,898 miles

dash service light on.

n/s rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Fail 30 Sep 2005 76,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dash service light on.

n/s rear tyre worn to 2mm.

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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FN51 BYH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN51 BYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 BYH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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