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OY51 VHW

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,220 mi
Last recorded86,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,220 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 86,220 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 74,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,339 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,140 miles

front number plate started to delamint

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,538 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,275 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 VHW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

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

Is OY51 VHW safe to buy?

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