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GY51 HTO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,878 mi
Last recorded163,878 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 163,878 miles

Inner edge worn on both front tyre treads

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2016 163,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner edge worn on both front tyre treads

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 151,817 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 151,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 141,453 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust

Inner edge worn on both front tyres

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 141,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on rear exhaust

Inner edge worn on both front tyres

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,318 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 129,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,446 miles

Rear suspension upper stablizer bushes worn both sides

exhaust correded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 103,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 77,752 miles

All brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Right headlamp lens chipped

Fail 19 May 2009 77,752 miles

All brake discs rusty

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Right headlamp lens chipped

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,829 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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GY51 HTO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY51 HTO, 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 GY51 HTO registered?

GY51 HTO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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