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OY51 WGM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 WGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 91,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 69,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,899 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,277 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,740 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking but not to cords

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,263 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 WGM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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