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Y287 ATR

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,542 mi
Last recorded136,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 ATR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 136,542 miles

o/s front fog light lens damaged

oil leak on engine

tow bracket socket cover damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 136,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front fog light lens damaged

oil leak on engine

tow bracket socket cover damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2009 134,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION TIE ARM BUSHES WORN

Pass 4 Apr 2008 123,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 123,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 111,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 103,696 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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Y287 ATR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y287 ATR, 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 Y287 ATR registered?

Y287 ATR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y287 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y287 ATR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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