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YH51 HJY

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,356 mi
Last recorded119,356 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 HJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,356 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on all underside components

Fail 26 May 2021 119,009 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn all front link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on all underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,147 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre almost worn down to the 2mm wear bars,the min legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 99,842 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 99,842 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 95,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 90,624 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 88,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 81,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,208 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 74,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 65,813 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 1,400 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 1,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 54,437 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 HJY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YH51 HJY, 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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YH51 HJY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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