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Y308 KAP

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 KAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 142,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,754 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 131,754 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,300 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 127,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 122,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 122,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,758 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to markers

offside front tyre has damage to side wall but no cords showing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 112,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn close to markers

offside front tyre has damage to side wall but no cords showing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 78,749 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,024 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,182 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,704 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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Y308 KAP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y308 KAP, 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 Y308 KAP registered?

Y308 KAP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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