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SY51 YXA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,398 mi
Last recorded181,398 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 YXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 181,398 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 181,398 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 172,228 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 165,291 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 165,290 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 162,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 160,089 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 156,714 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 156,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 151,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 144,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 133,773 miles

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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SY51 YXA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY51 YXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY51 YXA?

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What year was SY51 YXA registered?

SY51 YXA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SY51 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 YXA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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