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GU51 TYV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,863 mi
Last recorded119,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 119,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,304 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 101,304 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 72,949 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,129 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 47,129 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,279 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,279 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,969 miles

AGE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

AGE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

AGE CRACKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

AGE CRACKS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,146 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,021 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,989 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 24,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,448 miles

Cracking to outer wall of the offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,021 miles

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
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GU51 TYV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU51 TYV, 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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What year was GU51 TYV registered?

GU51 TYV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GU51 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 TYV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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