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FY51 HSC

2001 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,881 mi
Last recorded100,881 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,808 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 76,696 miles

unable to test near side rear seatbelt due to child seat bieng fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 55,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FY51 HSC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY51 HSC, 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 FY51 HSC?

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What year was FY51 HSC registered?

FY51 HSC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is FY51 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 HSC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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