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AK51 YHJ

2001 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,935 mi
Last recorded177,935 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 177,935 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 170,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 170,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 163,219 miles

N/s/r child seat fitted so propper inspection of seatbelt prevented.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 155,704 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 147,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 132,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 117,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,219 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front sidelight intermitant

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre has split in tread area & tread low

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2006 88,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 78,753 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 78,753 miles

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

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

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

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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AK51 YHJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK51 YHJ, 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 AK51 YHJ registered?

AK51 YHJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 YHJ safe to buy?

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