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YH51 PHJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front boots split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crash bar corroded

Fail 14 May 2026 137,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever high (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front boots split and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crash bar corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2025 133,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 133,497 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 132,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, effort slightly low on O/S

Registration plate lamp light output reduced but not significantly, both lamps

Pass 4 Feb 2023 130,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 130,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,892 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,827 miles

O/s front & rear marker lights not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

O/s front & rear marker lights not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,119 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,295 miles

Air bag light showing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,295 miles

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

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

Air bag light showing

Exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,677 miles

Air bag light showing

Exhaust corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2012 92,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air bag light showing

Exhaust corroding

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,856 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Slight brake judder

Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,280 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 56,632 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,632 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,148 miles

play in n/s steering rack side rod

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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YH51 PHJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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