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HY51 ZGR

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,787 mi
Last recorded41,787 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 41,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion to both rear casings (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer slight leak corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 40,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer slight leak corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear joint corroded very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 37,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear flange joint corroded+bolt missng still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear flange joint corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 36,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear flange joint corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,347 miles

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Nearside Front slight cracking front flexible brake hose

Offside Front slight cracking front flexible brake hose

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,884 miles

Front number plate slight deteration

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,630 miles

slight water ingress rear number plate

Fail 1 Jul 2014 28,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,150 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 25,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside inner rear sidelight not working

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,500 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 ZGR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

HY51 ZGR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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