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Y165 LDY

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,391 mi
Last recorded134,391 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 134,391 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 134,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 127,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 127,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,265 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,234 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,764 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 80,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,596 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,383 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,666 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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Y165 LDY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y165 LDY, 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 Y165 LDY registered?

Y165 LDY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y165 LDY safe to buy?

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