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Y343 XKK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,423 mi
Last recorded183,423 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 XKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 169,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 154,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 154,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 139,778 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 139,524 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 125,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 125,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,420 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 112,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2010 96,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 96,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 82,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 67,306 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 57,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 46,540 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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Y343 XKK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y343 XKK, 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 Y343 XKK registered?

Y343 XKK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y343 XKK safe to buy?

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