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YX51 NZV

2001 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,680 mi
Last recorded127,680 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 NZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,680 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 127,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,308 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 125,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,620 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 115,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside inner tail lamp not working

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,919 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 102,929 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 102,929 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,792 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 92,427 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel inner rim damaged and inner sidewall of tyre cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,427 miles

Offside rear wheel inner rim damaged and inner sidewall of tyre cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,096 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 90,095 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,985 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 43,635 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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YX51 NZV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX51 NZV, 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 YX51 NZV registered?

YX51 NZV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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