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Y52 PGM

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,482 mi
Last recorded121,482 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 PGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,482 miles

rear tyres wearing low and perished

slight wear in nearside front track rod end

Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,622 miles

front brake discs worn

underside surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,980 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 74,138 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,235 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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Y52 PGM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y52 PGM, 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 Y52 PGM registered?

Y52 PGM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y52 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 PGM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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