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WV51 YMW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,512 mi
Last recorded159,512 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,512 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 150,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 141,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 141,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 123,359 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 118,296 miles

fuel filter starting to corrode

Fail 6 May 2011 111,624 miles

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

front inner brake pads low

furl filter starting to corrode

lip to front brake discs

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2011 111,624 miles

front inner brake pads low

furl filter starting to corrode

lip to front brake discs

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2010 105,725 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 May 2010 105,725 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2009 98,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 91,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 93,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 83,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 76,808 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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WV51 YMW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV51 YMW, 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 WV51 YMW registered?

WV51 YMW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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