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NG51 YKO

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,372 mi
Last recorded162,372 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 YKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn at edges almost to cord/ply (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 162,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn at edges almost to cord/ply (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 149,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 139,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 139,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 127,831 miles

brake hoses corroded / osf brake pipe corroded

engine noise

exhaust join slight blow / rear flange deteriorated

front & rear tyre sizes different

front reg plate deteriorated 7 rear reg slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes & filter corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 127,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake hoses corroded / osf brake pipe corroded

engine noise

exhaust join slight blow / rear flange deteriorated

front & rear tyre sizes different

front reg plate deteriorated 7 rear reg slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes & filter corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 127,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,293 miles

both front tyres wearing at at bth inner and outer edges of tread

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 119,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing at at bth inner and outer edges of tread

fuel filter corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre join

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,693 miles

brake fluid discoloured / coolant level minimum

engine noise / clutch squeal

exhaust rear join badly corroded and deteriorated

front and rear tyres sizes different

fuel filter and pipes corroded

noise spinning nsf wheel suspect driveshaft??

oil leak

osf brake pipe corroded

various dents and scratches / both reg plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,446 miles

dents and scratches

exhaust pinholed at rear join and centre outer badly corroded

front and rear tyres diffrent sizes 2055016 on front and 2055516 at rear

fuel filter corroded , fuel pipes corroded

osr indicator slightly white , ns wiper smearing , engine noise

rear top tie bar bushes seperating

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,836 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 93,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 78,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 67,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 54,427 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 41,186 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 41,186 miles

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

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

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

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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NG51 YKO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NG51 YKO, 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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NG51 YKO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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