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RY51 JYT

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 JYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 148,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in right hand front top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and right hand rear wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 148,351 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in right hand front top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and right hand rear wheel inner rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,308 miles

Engine fault light on

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and right hand rear wheels slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 143,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on right hand rear shock absorber

Fail 13 Dec 2019 143,410 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has small hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on right hand rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,122 miles

E.M.L indicates a fault

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 131,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (play between ball joint and arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure forward (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

E.M.L indicates a fault

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Apr 2015 123,749 miles

EML is on

NSR tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML is on

NSR tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,111 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,111 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,068 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear inner tie bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2013 140,504 miles

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear inner tie bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 25 Feb 2012 93,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 83,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front bumper cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,830 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,872 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,930 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,246 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,296 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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RY51 JYT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RY51 JYT, 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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RY51 JYT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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