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OY51 XJA

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 XJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,830 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,950 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,643 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,164 miles

n\s\r tyre has a nail in it is wearing on outer edge and is out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,734 miles

rear brake pads low

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 XJA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

OY51 XJA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is OY51 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 XJA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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