MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak engine manag ment light on
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
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre wearing uneven
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
nearside front to rear brake pipe rusty
front brake discs slightly lipped
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
excessive travel at handbrake †
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was YV51 SZJ registered?
YV51 SZJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2001.
Is YV51 SZJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV51 SZJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YV51 SZJ have outstanding finance?
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