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YT51 OPA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 122,783 miles

E.M.L.light on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

gear lever very stiff

rust on all brake discs

very heavy rust on both mainthrough brake pipes

Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,782 miles

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

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

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

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

E.M.L.light on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

gear lever very stiff

rust on all brake discs

very heavy rust on both mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 119,066 miles

heavy rust on both main & rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2010 119,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

heavy rust on both main & rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2009 108,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 108,973 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 98,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,837 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 76,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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YT51 OPA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YT51 OPA, 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 YT51 OPA registered?

YT51 OPA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YT51 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 OPA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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