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LR51 VYD

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 71,117 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,991 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,414 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,862 miles

1 out of 2 n/s/r side lights not working

o/s/f tyre worn out on outter edge

Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,816 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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LR51 VYD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR51 VYD, 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 LR51 VYD?

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What year was LR51 VYD registered?

LR51 VYD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR51 VYD have outstanding finance?

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