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YG51 PCA

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,601 mi
Last recorded130,601 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 123,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 107,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 90,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 41,836 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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YG51 PCA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG51 PCA, 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 YG51 PCA registered?

YG51 PCA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is YG51 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 PCA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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