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HY51 ZGB

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,124 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 118,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,782 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,177 miles

air bag light on

all indicators slightly faded

exhaust system in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

all indicators slightly faded

exhaust system in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,103 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,735 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,877 miles

1) tyres 205 50 16 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) front brake pads look low req closer inspection asap 4) n/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,436 miles

left rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 24 Feb 2006 25,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,065 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 ZGB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY51 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

HY51 ZGB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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