MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre babald on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside 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)
all 4 rear trayling arm stabaliser link arm bushes starting to part on bonding
both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside edges
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise pads to check
slight corrosion brake pipe unable to fully check pipes , pads & discs-slight play rear suspension bushes-slight wear edge n/s/f tyre
slight wear rear shocker slight noise rear hub- slight smoke exhaust- o/s/r tyre wall damaged slight distorsion rear tyres
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise pads to check
slight corrosion brake pipe unable to fully check pipes , pads & discs-slight play rear suspension bushes-slight wear edge n/s/f tyre
slight wear rear shocker slight noise rear hub- slight smoke exhaust- o/s/r tyre wall damaged slight distorsion rear tyres
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)
light corrosion brake pipe
slight damage o/s/r tyre wall - slight split wipers-slight cracks rear tie bar bushes-brake fluid slight low-unable to fully check pads advise to check-
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YD51 FGF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YD51 FGF, 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 YD51 FGF registered?
YD51 FGF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is YD51 FGF safe to buy?
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