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HY51 ZPG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,819 mi
Last recorded126,819 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 126,816 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 126,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 119,936 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front anti roll bar link ball joint boots starting to perish

Moderate exhaust blow center to rear joint

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Possible exhaust blow from manifold/flexi section area

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 119,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front anti roll bar link ball joint boots starting to perish

Moderate exhaust blow center to rear joint

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Possible exhaust blow from manifold/flexi section area

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 112,037 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Surface rust on fuel and brake pipes ns at rear.

Windscreen damaged/repaired in 'A' zone.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 112,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Surface rust on fuel and brake pipes ns at rear.

Windscreen damaged/repaired in 'A' zone.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 102,095 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Windscreen damage repaired.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,095 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Windscreen damage repaired.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,508 miles

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

NS&OS front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear.

NSF fog lamp damaged.

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

Windscreen damage repaired.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 93,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

NS&OS front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear.

NSF fog lamp damaged.

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

Windscreen damage repaired.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,869 miles

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

NSF fog lamp damaged.

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes.

Windscreen damage repaired.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes.

Windsreen repaired.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Rear wiper split.

Surface rust on both front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jan 2009 62,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated. OS parking brake lever spring missing.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 42,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated. OS parking brake lever spring missing.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,273 miles

OS rear parking brake lever return spring missing.[arm still returns fully]. †OSF tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 24,940 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 ZPG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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