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YV51 SZW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,236 mi
Last recorded205,236 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 SZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 205,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 181,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills and floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 181,983 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills and floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 176,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 176,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 169,411 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes greased

engine has oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 169,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes greased

engine has oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 163,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 156,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 156,058 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f disc backplate corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 151,030 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2012 151,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 137,974 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 126,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

REAR NUMBER PLATE S/DET

Pass 22 Sep 2009 117,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CHIPPED

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 107,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 96,575 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOULDERING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,575 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES SHOULDERING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Sep 2006 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 75,774 miles

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 SZW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZW, 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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YV51 SZW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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