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Y266 PRD

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 PRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres are feathering on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,281 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,751 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,657 miles

air bag light is on

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres are perished

Fail 3 Dec 2011 94,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light is on

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,457 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp is on

front vented discs are worn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 94,457 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

airbag lamp is on

front vented discs are worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2006 68,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y266 PRD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y266 PRD, 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 Y266 PRD registered?

Y266 PRD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y266 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y266 PRD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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