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Y148 SUR

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,076 mi
Last recorded93,076 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 SUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,138 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 911,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,879 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 29,969 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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Y148 SUR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y148 SUR, 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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How do I check the history of Y148 SUR?

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What year was Y148 SUR registered?

Y148 SUR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y148 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 SUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y148 SUR have outstanding finance?

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