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HY51 ZDH

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,651 mi
Last recorded183,651 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZDH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 183,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 173,419 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 173,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,049 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 150,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 141,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 132,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,284 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,563 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 104,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 104,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,271 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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HY51 ZDH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZDH, 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 HY51 ZDH registered?

HY51 ZDH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is HY51 ZDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 ZDH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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