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Y348 KLG

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,896 mi
Last recorded134,896 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 KLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 134,896 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

front undertray loose

rear fuel filter loose

Pass 14 May 2013 134,896 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

front undertray loose

rear fuel filter loose

Pass 14 May 2012 121,446 miles

Both front top suspension mountings worn.

Both rear inner side lamps inoperative.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front bumper marker inoperative.

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 121,049 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front top suspension mountings worn.

Both rear inner side lamps inoperative.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front bumper marker inoperative.

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,821 miles

Both outer track rod end gaiters split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front bumper marker inoperative.

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear road wheel buckled.

Oil leak

Passenger blade split.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 110,820 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both outer track rod end gaiters split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front bumper marker inoperative.

Offside rear road wheel buckled.

Oil leak

Passenger blade split.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 96,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,754 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,705 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,670 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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Y348 KLG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y348 KLG, 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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Y348 KLG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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