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YV51 SZF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 SZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,265 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,661 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,654 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,251 miles

Advise n/s/r and o/s/r rear brake pipes slighly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,402 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,240 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,556 miles

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

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,505 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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YV51 SZF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 YV51 SZF, 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 YV51 SZF registered?

YV51 SZF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is YV51 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 SZF 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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