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PY51 FPG

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,004 mi
Last recorded43,004 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 43,004 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,993 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 42,979 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,924 miles

All suspension complements corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,774 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,556 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,190 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 42,190 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,362 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 40,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,409 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 40,409 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox box leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,209 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,377 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,239 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 31,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 29,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,138 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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PY51 FPG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

PY51 FPG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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