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K7 ARP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 ARP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,695 miles

engine manament lamp on dash/sevice lamp on dash

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators fading to white

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 93,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s spot light glass broken

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s spot light glass broken

Fail 9 Sep 2010 82,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2008 71,569 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,565 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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K7 ARP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 K7 ARP, 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

How do I check the history of K7 ARP?

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What year was K7 ARP registered?

K7 ARP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is K7 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 ARP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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