MOT Status
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127,753 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
SILL COVERS FITTED
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe/hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides . McPherson strut top mounts noisy
Nearside Front washer weak
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b))
all the jacking points have signs of corrosion ,recommend they are cleaned back treated
underside has been sprayed in a wax /oil / treatment previously
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
previously wax oiled on the underside
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front top struts noisy, especially when jacked
servo corroded
underside of vehicle has been heavily wax oiled
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired becoming corroded (1.1.3 (e))
underside of vehicle becoming corroded
n/s/r/ door not opening consistantly
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension
surface corrosion to rear brake hoses
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r/ door not opening consistantly
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension
surface corrosion to rear brake hoses
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded
Rear brake hose ferrules and adjoining pipes corroded
Rear exhaust flange and centre to rear exhaust flange very corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside and nearside rear brake back plates very corroded
Rear exhaust flange very corroded
Some chassis corrosion
General corrosion to floor , chassis, inner door sills and tow bar
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all shock absorbers weakening
nearside front tyre worn and perished
offside front tyre perished
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion to floor , chassis, inner door sills and tow bar
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all shock absorbers weakening
nearside front tyre worn and perished
offside front tyre perished
front brake discs corroded
nearside rear brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear top and lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated
rear brake back plates corroded
slight wear and leak of nearside rear shock absorber
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underbody and suspension parts heavily corroded in all areas
Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underbody and suspension parts heavily corroded in all areas
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER CORRODED
REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST FLANGE VERY CORRODED
SERVICE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT LEAK
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER CORRODED
REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST FLANGE VERY CORRODED
SERVICE LIGHT ON
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges:- nearside rear very close to limit.
slight exhaust blow at manifold area when engine cold.
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front and nearside rear tyre pressures below 15psi,recommend keep check.
n.s.f brake binding very slightly
n.s.r tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front and nearside rear tyre pressures below 15psi,recommend keep check.
n.s.f brake binding very slightly
n.s.r tyre inner sidewall starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front disc pads appear very low:- recommend further investigation a.s.a.p.
nearside front tread low on edges.
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HY51 ZCU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HY51 ZCU, 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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HY51 ZCU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.
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