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VK51 TYZ

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,990 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

under side of vehicle corroded at rear in various areas

Pass 2 Oct 2017 152,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage fouling subframe advise check on the system

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by rear bumper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 152,484 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at the rear under plastic (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed above drive shaft (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported above drive shaft (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage fouling subframe advise check on the system

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by rear bumper mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 147,860 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded around tank area

Fail 26 Sep 2016 147,860 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded around tank area

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,109 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,882 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 135,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,458 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 129,458 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 124,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 118,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 110,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 110,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,288 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 99,288 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,454 miles

Front under spoiler broken.

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 85,454 miles

Front under spoiler broken.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 TYZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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