MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle has a slight oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle has a slight oil leak
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre perished and low on tread
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front tyre has a small cut in it deep enough to reach the cord.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper blades poor condition
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper blades poor condition
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Minimal clearance between offside front brake caliper and wheel balance weights
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Minimal clearance between offside front brake caliper and wheel balance weights
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear inner day running lamp defective
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear upper tie bar inner bush seperating
offside front antiroll bar link rod dust boot split
offside rear upper tie bar inner bush seperating
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear number plate some backing peeling
some fading nearside rear indicator bulb
some play in steering rack
stonechips to windscreen
surface corrosion under floor/tunnel by handbrake lever fixing
undercutting to front brake discs
undercutting to rear brake discs
various brake pipes furring
various marks to bodywork
nearside rear upper tie bar inner bush seperating
offside front antiroll bar link rod dust boot split
offside rear upper tie bar inner bush seperating
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear number plate some backing peeling
some fading nearside rear indicator bulb
some play in steering rack
stonechips to windscreen
surface corrosion under floor/tunnel by handbrake lever fixing
undercutting to front brake discs
undercutting to rear brake discs
various brake pipes furring
various marks to bodywork
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
parts of exhaust system rusting
rust starting offside front inner wing
sill covers fitted
stonechips to windscreen
supply pipe from brake master cylinder to clutch master cylinder leaking
various brake pipes furring
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
parts of exhaust system rusting
rust starting offside front inner wing
sill covers fitted
stonechips to windscreen
supply pipe from brake master cylinder to clutch master cylinder leaking
various brake pipes furring
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc's worn
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR51 VCG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?
YR51 VCG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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