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Y452 GFS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,857 mi
Last recorded49,857 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,994 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 32,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,761 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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Y452 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y452 GFS, 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 Y452 GFS registered?

Y452 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y452 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y452 GFS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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