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YD51 XXB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,658 mi
Last recorded117,658 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 XXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 109,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,584 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,412 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,029 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,660 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded condition

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,474 miles

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

all rear suspension tie bar bushes perished condition

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 68,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

all rear suspension tie bar bushes perished condition

engine oil leak

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,066 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 58,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,655 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,860 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,719 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YD51 XXB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD51 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

YD51 XXB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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