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AP51 YAF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 159,000 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 159,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 142,607 miles

o/s wiper blade just split

Fail 5 Jul 2010 142,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

o/s wiper blade just split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 111,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,677 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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AP51 YAF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

AP51 YAF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AP51 YAF safe to buy?

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