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YT51 OPU

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,902 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear back plates corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,383 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,383 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear back plates corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,333 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 98,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,463 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear indicator discloured

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 73,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 67,389 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,932 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 45,968 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

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 OPU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YT51 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT51 OPU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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