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DY51 LTU

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,675 mi
Last recorded168,675 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 168,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 152,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 116,202 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 116,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,445 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s & n/s wiper rubbers split but not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,151 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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DY51 LTU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY51 LTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 LTU registered?

DY51 LTU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is DY51 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 LTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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