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Y227 WEY

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 WEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,056 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 111,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,911 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 9 Mar 2011 89,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,399 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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Y227 WEY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y227 WEY, 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 Y227 WEY registered?

Y227 WEY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y227 WEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y227 WEY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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