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Y214 KFC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,343 mi
Last recorded76,343 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,137 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,350 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,384 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 37,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,707 miles

small chip in windscreen

rear number plate slightly marked

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,110 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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Y214 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 Y214 KFC, 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 Y214 KFC registered?

Y214 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y214 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y214 KFC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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