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RE51 YRN

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,309 mi
Last recorded174,309 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 YRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 174,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 165,856 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 150,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 149,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

osf headlight lense cracked but effecting imagine pattern

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 133,694 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 117,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 106,929 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 99,403 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,403 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,515 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 79,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 75,945 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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RE51 YRN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE51 YRN, 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 RE51 YRN registered?

RE51 YRN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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