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Y365 KFC

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2020 134,645 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2019 132,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,692 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear disc corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 124,692 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear disc corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,768 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 118,768 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,758 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,758 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,834 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,643 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,293 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 64,722 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,722 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2005 59,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,965 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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Y365 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y365 KFC, 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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Y365 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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