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Y134 EES

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,725 mi
Last recorded189,725 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 EES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 189,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 184,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 177,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 168,731 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 157,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 143,740 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 143,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 132,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 110,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 103,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 97,671 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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Y134 EES is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y134 EES, 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 Y134 EES registered?

Y134 EES is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y134 EES safe to buy?

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