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Y373 PTM

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,436 mi
Last recorded121,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 PTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 110,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,562 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,562 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,056 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,114 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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Y373 PTM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y373 PTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y373 PTM registered?

Y373 PTM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y373 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y373 PTM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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