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YV51 OHB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,816 mi
Last recorded45,816 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r metal brake pipe not fully secure above fuel tank

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,250 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r metal brake pipe not fully secure above fuel tank

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,687 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 35,690 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

foot brake soft

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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YV51 OHB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YV51 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YV51 OHB?

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What year was YV51 OHB registered?

YV51 OHB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YV51 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OHB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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