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OY51 XGZ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 72,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 54,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 54,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,653 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

all suspension bushes poor condition

both rear coil springs poor condition

both rear shockers poor condition

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,477 miles

all rear suspension bushes very poor condition

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/main brake pipe just acceptable

o/s/main brake pipe just acceptable

rear shockers poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,567 miles

both rear and main brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust system poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components ( rear shockers poor condition)

wear to suspension bushes (suspension knocks)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,389 miles

both rear brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

rear drop links poor condition

slight sidewall damage n/s/f

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2015 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

rear drop links poor condition

slight sidewall damage n/s/f

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,989 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to rear shockers

rear drop links poor condition

rear suspension bushes poor condition

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,796 miles

body damage.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

main brake pipes just acceptable.

surface rust to brake pipes.

underbody corrosion forming.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 38,796 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs.

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

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

body damage.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to suspension components.

main brake pipes just acceptable.

surface rust to brake pipes.

underbody corrosion forming.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,816 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 21 Dec 2011 37,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,761 miles

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust poor condition(slight blow from joints)

n/s/r tyre 3mm,cracks in sidewalls

rear brake pipes just acceptable

rear drop links bushes poor condition

surface rust to remaining brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,646 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,997 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls,worn slightly outside edge

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

surface rust to main brake pipes(just acceptable)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 33,997 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls,worn slightly outside edge

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

surface rust to main brake pipes(just acceptable)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,382 miles

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

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,382 miles

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 27,165 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 XGZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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