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Y431 BOK

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 BOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 160,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 154,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 147,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 142,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 134,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,754 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,817 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 123,817 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 120,202 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 120,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,366 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 105,324 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,054 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 85,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,111 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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Y431 BOK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y431 BOK, 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 Y431 BOK registered?

Y431 BOK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y431 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 BOK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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