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SY51 YXC

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 YXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,806 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,047 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,629 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,861 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,239 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,743 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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SY51 YXC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC?

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What year was SY51 YXC registered?

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

Is SY51 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 YXC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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