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Y201 REE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,885 mi
Last recorded184,885 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 REE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 184,885 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear brake discs excessively scored

Pass 21 Jul 2014 166,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,990 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 152,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 138,167 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 121,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 107,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 77,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,377 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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Y201 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 Y201 REE, 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 Y201 REE registered?

Y201 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y201 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 REE 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.

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