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Y269 KVX

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,068 mi
Last recorded151,068 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 KVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 151,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 148,442 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 148,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Airbag warning light 'ON'

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

NSF body damaged but secure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 140,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 140,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s rear discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 128,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 128,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 119,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 119,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 108,755 miles

Drivers seat belt has to be forcefully inserted into catch to secure.

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s rear brake slighty rubbing

Fail 11 Apr 2008 108,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers seat belt has to be forcefully inserted into catch to secure.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,312 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 20 Jun 2007 100,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,921 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 89,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y269 KVX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y269 KVX, 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 Y269 KVX registered?

Y269 KVX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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