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VN51 BYC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,762 mi
Last recorded155,762 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 BYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,762 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 149,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 144,344 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 137,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 129,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 129,329 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 121,840 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 113,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,674 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,870 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 95,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 61,937 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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VN51 BYC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN51 BYC, 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

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What year was VN51 BYC registered?

VN51 BYC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is VN51 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 BYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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