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Y217 AGC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 AGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,988 miles

air bag light does not illuminate

brake pipes greased

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,135 miles

both rear brake discs are rusty

front brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes are waxoyled

both rear inner sidelights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,341 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 632,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,094 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 13,467 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 13,467 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y217 AGC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y217 AGC, 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 Y217 AGC registered?

Y217 AGC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y217 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 AGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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