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OY51 VHN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 VHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 123,697 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bothsides rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 123,696 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bothsides rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,474 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 98,525 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,441 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,797 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 69,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 61,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,079 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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OY51 VHN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY51 VHN, 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 OY51 VHN registered?

OY51 VHN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OY51 VHN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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