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Y195 KHD

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 KHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,724 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,425 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,425 miles

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

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,226 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 49,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,389 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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Y195 KHD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y195 KHD, 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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Y195 KHD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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