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YV51 YDK

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,983 mi
Last recorded124,983 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YDK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 124,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing bottom edge slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 124,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing bottom edge slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 112,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,736 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut under spring (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut under spring (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside wiperblade torn but clears windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,076 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 63,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 YDK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

YV51 YDK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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