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Y216 YKM

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 YKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 119,010 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 112,040 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front disc scored

Fail 11 Jul 2011 112,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front disc scored

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,128 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,055 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 33,464 miles

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

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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Y216 YKM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y216 YKM, 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 Y216 YKM registered?

Y216 YKM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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