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Y443 EUY

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,909 mi
Last recorded155,909 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 EUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 155,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012
Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,696 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 141,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 130,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 130,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 99,167 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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Y443 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y443 EUY, 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 Y443 EUY registered?

Y443 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y443 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 EUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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