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AP51 FYS

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,087 mi
Last recorded107,087 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,908 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 92,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,528 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,198 miles

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

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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AP51 FYS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP51 FYS, 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 AP51 FYS registered?

AP51 FYS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is AP51 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FYS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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