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OY51 YXT

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,893 mi
Last recorded157,893 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 YXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 157,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 157,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 146,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 142,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 139,155 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 134,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 126,549 miles

ADVISE stone chip osf bottom of windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2010 126,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 126,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 117,742 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 117,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 115,077 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 YXT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YXT, 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

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What year was OY51 YXT registered?

OY51 YXT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is OY51 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 YXT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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