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YV51 OHW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,375 mi
Last recorded76,375 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,375 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,619 miles

brake pipes have a covering NT unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,843 miles

(brake pipes covered in oil/grease NT unable to fully asses condition of brake pipes)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,785 miles

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

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

(brake pipes covered in oil/grease NT unable to fully asses condition of brake pipes)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,337 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 OHW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YV51 OHW, 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

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What year was YV51 OHW registered?

YV51 OHW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is YV51 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 OHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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