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OY51 VKH

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,437 mi
Last recorded106,437 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 106,437 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 102,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2013 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2012 89,941 miles

oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

rear brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

Fail 9 May 2012 89,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

rear brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 83,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,317 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 74,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,782 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 48,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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OY51 VKH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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