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YE51 OHD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,360 mi
Last recorded185,360 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 OHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 185,360 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 182,523 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 176,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 166,868 miles

oil leakig

Fail 28 Nov 2015 166,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leakig

Pass 5 Jan 2015 158,292 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 158,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 147,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 134,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 128,676 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 128,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 120,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 108,073 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,340 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 99,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 92,316 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 84,571 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 71,986 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YE51 OHD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE51 OHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE51 OHD registered?

YE51 OHD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is YE51 OHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 OHD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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