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Y254 RBE

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 RBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,387 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,267 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,267 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,455 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 134,600 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,282 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,972 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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Y254 RBE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y254 RBE, 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 Y254 RBE registered?

Y254 RBE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y254 RBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 RBE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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