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HY51 ZFK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,242 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,250 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear wiper

no dipstick

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 98,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres cracking

Rear wiper

no dipstick

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 96,296 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,114 miles

oil leak from engine

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,169 miles

both rear radius link arm bushes perished

front to rear brake pies undersealed

slight fraying on off side front seat belt

Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear radius link arm bushes perished

front to rear brake pies undersealed

slight fraying on off side front seat belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,028 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,812 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,924 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,724 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 37,641 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 ZFK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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