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PY51 AUK

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 AUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015
Fail 29 Jan 2015 187,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 175,371 miles

corrosion various rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2014 175,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion various rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2013 165,601 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 158,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 143,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 124,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 105,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,284 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PY51 AUK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PY51 AUK, 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 PY51 AUK registered?

PY51 AUK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is PY51 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 AUK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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