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OY51 XEM

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,691 mi
Last recorded129,691 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XEM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,374 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 118,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 113,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,877 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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OY51 XEM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY51 XEM, 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 OY51 XEM registered?

OY51 XEM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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