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YV51 SZJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,278 mi
Last recorded153,278 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 SZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,278 miles

oil leak engine manag ment light on

Fail 2 Apr 2016 153,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2015 151,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 147,932 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Mar 2014 147,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2013 142,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 135,668 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 125,458 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,041 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,645 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 101,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,828 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT

Fail 5 Feb 2008 91,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,491 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 84,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,897 miles

excessive travel at handbrake †

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 SZJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YV51 SZJ, 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 YV51 SZJ registered?

YV51 SZJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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