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HG51 YRC

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,161 mi
Last recorded122,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,161 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 122,161 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 114,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 114,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 110,240 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 106,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 106,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2011 102,707 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 102,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 96,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 91,171 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 91,147 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 87,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 87,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

advise tracking

Fail 18 May 2007 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 79,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 69,781 miles

slight rumble from front suspension but no apparent sign of wear

tyres nearing legal tread limit

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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HG51 YRC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HG51 YRC, 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 HG51 YRC registered?

HG51 YRC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is HG51 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 YRC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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