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YH51 CGY

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 CGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,218 miles

wiper blades smeary

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,958 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 50,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,328 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,933 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 45,927 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,083 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,223 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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YH51 CGY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH51 CGY, 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 YH51 CGY registered?

YH51 CGY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is YH51 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 CGY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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