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Y307 YCW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,680 mi
Last recorded166,680 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 YCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 166,680 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 166,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 159,329 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 159,329 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 151,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 145,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 138,370 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 131,919 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 131,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,894 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 111,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 103,637 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 95,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 95,206 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 86,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 77,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,634 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)

Offside Rear 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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Y307 YCW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y307 YCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y307 YCW registered?

Y307 YCW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y307 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y307 YCW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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