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FL51 YKJ

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,254 mi
Last recorded148,254 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2007 148,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 139,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 139,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 139,033 miles

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

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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FL51 YKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL51 YKJ, 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

How do I check the history of FL51 YKJ?

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What year was FL51 YKJ registered?

FL51 YKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FL51 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 YKJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL51 YKJ have outstanding finance?

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