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Y302 TAW

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,203 mi
Last recorded71,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 TAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,460 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 67,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,998 miles

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,115 miles

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Mar 2007 40,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,835 miles

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

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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Y302 TAW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y302 TAW, 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 Y302 TAW registered?

Y302 TAW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y302 TAW safe to buy?

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