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SK51 YBM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,437 mi
Last recorded109,437 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 YBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 109,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,129 miles

advise osf seat brlt slight fraying

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,341 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,340 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,233 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

would advise full brake check around pads on front look slightly overheated and rears getting low

Fail 17 Aug 2009 67,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

would advise full brake check around pads on front look slightly overheated and rears getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,305 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 55,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,721 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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SK51 YBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK51 YBM, 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 SK51 YBM registered?

SK51 YBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is SK51 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 YBM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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