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WG51 BYR

2001 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,014 mi
Last recorded206,014 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 BYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 206,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 194,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 182,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 182,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 172,045 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 172,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 161,954 miles

Engine oil leaking - suggest clean and inspect

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF engine breather insecure

NSF shock abosrber has dust cover detioraited and insecure - advise only

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 161,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leaking - suggest clean and inspect

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF engine breather insecure

NSF shock abosrber has dust cover detioraited and insecure - advise only

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 150,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

evidence of brake fluid at master cylinder to brake servo joint possible spillage or leak

off side rear and both front tyres at 3 mm

Pass 6 Nov 2008 138,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 127,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 116,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 106,528 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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WG51 BYR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG51 BYR, 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 WG51 BYR registered?

WG51 BYR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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