MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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