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HY51 ZFG

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,129 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear silencer mount rusty but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 111,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill,affecting suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle to rear silencer mount rusty but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,511 miles

Both sills rusty.

Exhaust rusty but still ok.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear floor rusty.

non gen fuel cap fitted but does seal/ lock.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Both sills rusty.

Exhaust rusty but still ok.

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear floor rusty.

non gen fuel cap fitted but does seal/ lock.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,094 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,228 miles

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

Brake efficiency 16% may require adjust or replacement

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,075 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,650 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slghtly rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,649 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,466 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,809 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,413 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,294 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,568 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 ZFG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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