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Y368 YFR

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,722 mi
Last recorded143,722 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY368 YFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,722 miles

exhaust noisey

front syspension bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 135,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 123,945 miles

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

rear discs deteriorating

Fail 17 Jul 2012 121,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs worn and in poor condititon

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,317 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and in poor condititon

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 16 Jul 2011 119,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 119,218 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,186 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,486 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads approx 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,347 miles

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

hand brake near end of travel when pulled on EG long.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 93,151 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 83,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 79,491 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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Y368 YFR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y368 YFR, 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 Y368 YFR registered?

Y368 YFR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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