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RE51 TYH

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

102,762 mi
Last recorded102,762 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 TYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 102,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,801 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,574 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal becoming badly deteriorated

o/s wiper smearing

right hand indicator tell-tale very dim

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,009 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre pressure low

slight corrosion to both n/s brake discs

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,009 miles

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

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre pressure low

slight corrosion to both n/s brake discs

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,427 miles

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

exhaust becoming deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s indicator tell tale becoming dim

o/s wiper not clearing the screen

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust becoming deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s indicator tell tale becoming dim

o/s wiper not clearing the screen

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,533 miles

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

o/s indicator tell tale dim

rear brake discs appear corroded/pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,894 miles

both front wipers starting to smear/wear

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

hamdbrake lever becoming high

o/s indicator tell tail dim

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,548 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap sealing washer starting to become deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,547 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel cap sealing washer starting to become deteriorated

offside front side lide becoming dim

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,252 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

both rear indicators pale

front brake discs becoming worn

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

parking brake lever has high travel

right hand indicator tell tale lamp dim

Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,252 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

both rear indicators pale

front brake discs becoming worn

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

parking brake lever has high travel

right hand indicator tell tale lamp dim

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 44,466 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,217 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,376 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 38,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,784 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 30,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,884 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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RE51 TYH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RE51 TYH, 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 RE51 TYH registered?

RE51 TYH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 TYH shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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