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Y228 RCT

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 RCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 147,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 135,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 122,878 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 122,878 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 108,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 95,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,949 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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Y228 RCT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y228 RCT, 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 Y228 RCT registered?

Y228 RCT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y228 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 RCT shows 7 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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