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HJ51 YNT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,763 mi
Last recorded142,763 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 142,763 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 142,660 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated and faded (0.1 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 134,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 127,222 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,373 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 121,373 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 112,341 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust flange joint becoming heavily corroded

SRS warning lamp stays illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,574 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 75,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear nnmber plate condition

Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear nnmber plate condition

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,303 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 57,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,598 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

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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HJ51 YNT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ51 YNT, 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 HJ51 YNT registered?

HJ51 YNT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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