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Y144 KBW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 KBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 130,208 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn inner edge on limit

rear tyres starting to wear uneven on edges

some corrosion to rear chassis,boot well and rear floorpans

some judder nearside front foot brake

some movement in both front suspension top bushes

some wear front discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2012 130,208 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn inner edge on limit

rear tyres starting to wear uneven on edges

some corrosion to rear chassis,boot well and rear floorpans

some judder nearside front foot brake

some movement in both front suspension top bushes

some wear front discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,155 miles

corrosion to exhaust in places

some corrosion/wear to brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,506 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

perishing to front brake hoses

some wear front discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Nov 2009 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion / wear to rear brake discs

handbrake release button sticks

perishing to both front brake hoses

perishing to n/s/f tyre

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,260 miles

corrosion / wear to rear brake discs

handbrake release button sticks

perishing to both front brake hoses

perishing to n/s/f tyre

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,720 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade

both rear lower control arm outer bushes seperating/weakening recommend replace

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating/weakening

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perishing

nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubber boot split

nearside front cv boot perishing/weakening

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,522 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/weakening

corrosion/wear offside front brake disc inner surface

headllamp beam deflectors fitted

nearside rear tyre perishing and on limit inner edge

rear indicators fading

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/weakening

corrosion/wear offside front brake disc inner surface

headllamp beam deflectors fitted

nearside rear tyre perishing and on limit inner edge

rear indicators fading

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,260 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 65,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs wearing esp. offside inner surface

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2005 54,609 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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Y144 KBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y144 KBW, 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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Y144 KBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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