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PX51 YBT

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,755 mi
Last recorded63,755 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 YBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,755 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

back p;ates corroded

lower covers fitted

sill covers fitted

underbody corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

lower covers fitted

sill covers fitted

underbodt corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,728 miles

lower covers fitted concealing components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,456 miles

Drivers seal belt slightly frayed

Front inner disc face slightly pitted

Offside rear disc worn and may need replacing soon

lower engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Drivers seal belt slightly frayed

Front inner disc face slightly pitted

Offside rear disc worn and may need replacing soon

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,710 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 28,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,546 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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PX51 YBT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX51 YBT, 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 PX51 YBT registered?

PX51 YBT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for PX51 YBT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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