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RV51 HYL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 HYL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,416 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 144,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,321 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 140,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both exhaust boxes blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear brake pipe over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 135,656 miles

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

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

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

advise all over under corrosion.

advise front under tray insecure.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 135,656 miles

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

advise all over under corrosion.

advise front under tray insecure.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,525 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 134,524 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,578 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 132,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 130,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 127,236 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

offside brake disc split on end

Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,231 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

offside brake disc split on end

Pass 28 Jun 2010 124,910 miles

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

slight corrosion too nearside rear brake disc

Fail 28 Jun 2010 124,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight corrosion too nearside rear brake disc

Fail 25 Jun 2010 124,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 122,750 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 119,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 119,203 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 107,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 97,369 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 97,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RV51 HYL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 RV51 HYL, 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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RV51 HYL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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