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Y341 BKV

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,099 mi
Last recorded133,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY341 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 133,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 128,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,276 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,147 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,119 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y341 BKV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y341 BKV, 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 Y341 BKV registered?

Y341 BKV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y341 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y341 BKV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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