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YT51 OSX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,251 mi
Last recorded164,251 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 164,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 159,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 156,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 152,334 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 152,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 146,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 1 May 2008 140,551 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2007 132,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 132,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 126,401 miles

both small link rods to the rear trailing arm have bushes which are starting to split

Fail 3 Apr 2006 126,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both small link rods to the rear trailing arm have bushes which are starting to split

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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YT51 OSX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT51 OSX, 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 YT51 OSX registered?

YT51 OSX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is YT51 OSX safe to buy?

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