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Y379 REE

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,197 mi
Last recorded175,197 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 REE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 175,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 170,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 155,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 140,556 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 140,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r side light inop

Pass 2 Aug 2007 127,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,038 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2006 108,660 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

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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Y379 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y379 REE, 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 Y379 REE registered?

Y379 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y379 REE safe to buy?

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