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Y407 KYA

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

189,072 mi
Last recorded189,072 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 KYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 189,072 miles

fuel filter very rusty

Fail 19 May 2010 189,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel filter very rusty

nearside front tyre on wear indicators

Fail 14 May 2009 176,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 176,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 166,399 miles

NEARSIDE TYRE PRESSURE UNDER INFLATED

n/s/f sunvisor missing

offside washer jet need adjusting,

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 157,837 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 157,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 146,802 miles

ADVISES # N/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED,PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED REAR BRAKE DISC WEAR NOTED

Fail 11 May 2006 146,802 miles

ADVISES # N/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED,PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED REAR BRAKE DISC WEAR NOTED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 20 May 2005 125,132 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 125,132 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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Y407 KYA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y407 KYA, 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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Y407 KYA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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