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Y317 FNN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,453 mi
Last recorded87,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 FNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 85,447 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,522 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 68,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,825 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 66,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 52,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre slightly cracked up

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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Y317 FNN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y317 FNN, 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 Y317 FNN registered?

Y317 FNN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y317 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y317 FNN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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