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VE51 YMG

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,241 miles

Note! nearside front tyre is worn on outside edge

Note! offside rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,241 miles

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

Note! nearside front tyre is worn on outside edge

Note! offside rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,033 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 101,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,825 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,047 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 80,047 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,857 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,781 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 69,781 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 59,937 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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VE51 YMG 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 VE51 YMG, 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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What year was VE51 YMG registered?

VE51 YMG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VE51 YMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 YMG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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