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SK51 YSE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,418 mi
Last recorded137,418 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 YSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,400 miles

various brake pipes undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2015 128,990 miles

various brake pipes undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2014 124,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 119 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2012 113,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 108,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,958 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,948 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,321 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f anti-roll bar link gaitor split

Fail 13 Sep 2007 76,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f anti-roll bar link gaitor split

Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,037 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 YSE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

SK51 YSE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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