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VU51 VYM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 117,126 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,799 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 106,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

age cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 76,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,764 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation on ron rakes

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,658 miles

advise tax disc on wrong side of screen and advise rear number plate starting to mark †but can be read ok

Fail 17 Aug 2005 35,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise tax disc on wrong side of screen and advise rear number plate starting to mark †but can be read ok

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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VU51 VYM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU51 VYM, 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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VU51 VYM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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