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YR51 CZV

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Other 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,895 mi
Last recorded203,895 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 CZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 203,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

o/s rear brake disc

Fail 17 Feb 2015 203,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

o/s rear brake disc

Pass 13 Feb 2014 195,299 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe close to anti roll bar

Fail 13 Feb 2014 195,297 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe close to anti roll bar

Pass 15 Feb 2013 184,170 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 184,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 170,672 miles

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

o/s rear amber day running light lense broke and inop

Pass 16 Feb 2011 152,907 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worped

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 152,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 142,496 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 142,489 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 135,962 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 128,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 118,031 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 118,030 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 109,100 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 109,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

lpg dust cap missing but seal provided by inner springloaded seal

n/s headlamp protector missing

n/s/r tyre tread near/on legal limit

wear on o/s/f seat belt

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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YR51 CZV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YR51 CZV, 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 YR51 CZV registered?

YR51 CZV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is YR51 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 CZV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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