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Y247 UCF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,293 mi
Last recorded128,293 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 UCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 128,293 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 128,141 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel filter corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper poor just ok for test

o/s/r has 2 position lamps 1 is not working

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 115,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 115,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,313 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and worn on shoulders

Fail 24 Jul 2009 106,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and worn on shoulders

Pass 15 Jul 2006 57,375 miles

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

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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Y247 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y247 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 Y247 UCF registered?

Y247 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y247 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y247 UCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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