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YX51 XKN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,086 mi
Last recorded166,086 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 166,086 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 166,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 160,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 159,969 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 159,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 151,260 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 151,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 144,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 135,983 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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YX51 XKN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX51 XKN, 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 YX51 XKN registered?

YX51 XKN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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