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YR51 VCG

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,544 mi
Last recorded208,544 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 208,544 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 208,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 191,692 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 166,573 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 146,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 146,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 139,460 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 139,212 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 134,988 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 134,988 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 119,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,178 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 106,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 106,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 70,645 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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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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