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FY51 OOG

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 OOG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 126,110 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 110,500 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,836 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,425 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 44,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,094 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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FY51 OOG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OOG, 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 FY51 OOG registered?

FY51 OOG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FY51 OOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 OOG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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