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2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,766 mi
Last recorded138,766 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 WWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 138,766 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Wear Uneven/Worn Inner

Fail 1 Apr 2026 138,766 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Wear Uneven/Worn Inner

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 138,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both Front and Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Wear Uneven/Worn Inner

Pass 26 Feb 2025 134,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 127,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 127,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,340 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 125,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 113,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 187,537 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not sharp

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 186,386 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 182,108 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 178,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag warning light on during test.

nearside and offside sevice brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded becoming excessively.

park brake lever travel becoming excessive.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 178,838 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag warning light on during test.

nearside and offside sevice brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded becoming excessively.

park brake lever travel becoming excessive.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 169,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

air bag warning light on during test.

nearside rear side running light not working.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 169,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

air bag warning light on during test.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear side running light not working.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 158,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 158,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,482 miles

air bag warning light on during test.

Pass 9 Aug 2008 140,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 130,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 122,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 122,447 miles

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

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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YG51 WWE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YG51 WWE, 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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YG51 WWE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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