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RV51 OYZ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

245,101 mi
Last recorded245,101 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 245,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ehaust system rusty

unable to inspect front and rear inner brake pads

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2012 236,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay area rusty

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear suspension components rusty

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 236,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay area rusty

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear suspension components rusty

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2011 223,314 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas(under bonnet area)

corrosion forming on offside rear floor area

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2011 223,313 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas(under bonnet area)

corrosion forming on offside rear floor area

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 212,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

nearside headlight lens broken

offside and nearside rear tyres feathering

offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arm bushes cracking

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition due to corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 210,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

nearside headlight lens broken

offside and nearside rear tyres feathering

offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arm bushes cracking

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition due to corrosion

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 201,944 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and engine bay

hand brake travel high but not excessive

offside rear tyre inner tread stepped

rear exhaust joint corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in rack

unable to fully inspect rear brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2009 201,870 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and engine bay

hand brake travel high but not excessive

offside rear tyre inner tread stepped

rear exhaust joint corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in rack

unable to fully inspect rear brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2008 177,889 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

unable to check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2008 177,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

unable to check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2007 151,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 127,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 105,272 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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RV51 OYZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OYZ, 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 OYZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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