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RJ51 YMR

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,134 mi
Last recorded126,134 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 YMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 126,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,259 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated

both offside position markers not working

Fail 12 Dec 2015 122,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated

both offside position markers not working

Pass 25 Nov 2014 118,014 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 118,010 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to n/s/f tyure wall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 108,153 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

o/s/f/ seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,646 miles

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

front brake pads wearing slightly low

fuel cap sealing rings perrishing

trim covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2011 104,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

trim covers fitted

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

front brake pads wearing slightly low

fuel cap sealing rings perrishing

o/s/f/ possition lamp dim

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r/ tyre worn low on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 91,566 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp glass damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 91,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 87,358 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 79,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,898 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,936 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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RJ51 YMR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RJ51 YMR, 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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RJ51 YMR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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