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OY51 WGP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,986 mi
Last recorded152,986 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 152,986 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated

corrosion to rear parts of chassis

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Oct 2016 147,576 miles

corrosion to rear parts of chassis

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Oct 2016 147,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

corrosion to rear parts of chassis

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 142,560 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2015 142,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 129,586 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

fuel cap washer perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 129,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

fuel cap washer perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,828 miles

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

n/s rear metal brake pipe in retaining clip corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 121,828 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear metal brake pipe in retaining clip corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 113,171 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly splitting on inner sidewall

both front tyres worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,536 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,514 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,299 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,106 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 40,104 miles

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

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

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

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 WGP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

OY51 WGP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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