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YR51 ZCO

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 ZCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi burst (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre low

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre low

Pass 8 May 2015 106,546 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 96,057 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

side covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 84,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,558 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,338 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,338 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,772 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack and look at worn on sidewalls

Fail 8 Jan 2010 50,772 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack and look at worn on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,588 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 41,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,328 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 ZCO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR51 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

YR51 ZCO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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