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Y243 UCF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,893 mi
Last recorded156,893 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 UCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 154,103 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 154,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 152,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 152,053 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 149,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 148,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 144,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 138,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 134,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake lever travel becoming high

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Feb 2008 134,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake lever travel becoming high

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jul 2007 128,891 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 128,891 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 113,293 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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Y243 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y243 UCF, 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 Y243 UCF registered?

Y243 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y243 UCF safe to buy?

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