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Y331 RLA

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 RLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,431 miles

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

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

cracks appearing on rear tyres

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,169 miles

centre-rear exhaust joint corroded

rear tyres cracked plus edges worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

slight cracks to tread on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,872 miles

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

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

slight cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,859 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,233 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,980 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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Y331 RLA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y331 RLA, 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 Y331 RLA registered?

Y331 RLA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y331 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y331 RLA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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