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YR51 JFY

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,539 mi
Last recorded149,539 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 JFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 149,539 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 139,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 128,046 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 128,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,583 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,232 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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YR51 JFY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR51 JFY, 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 YR51 JFY registered?

YR51 JFY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YR51 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 JFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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