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GY51 LCN

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 138,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension arm ball joint covers perished

front wiper blades poor condition

nearside rear suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear brakes have judder

Fail 6 May 2014 138,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension arm ball joint covers perished

front wiper blades poor condition

nearside rear suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

rear brakes have judder

Pass 17 May 2013 124,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 118,161 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,194 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,361 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,668 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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GY51 LCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY51 LCN, 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 GY51 LCN registered?

GY51 LCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 LCN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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