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VK51 TYV

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,431 mi
Last recorded133,431 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 133,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 128,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,309 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 124,309 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,940 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,940 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,161 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 114,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 110,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 105,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 100,621 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,621 miles

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

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 Nov 2009 97,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 93,217 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,782 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 61,712 miles

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

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

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,712 miles

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,280 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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VK51 TYV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VK51 TYV, 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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VK51 TYV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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