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Y486 MRB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,013 mi
Last recorded35,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 MRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,013 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured n/s/f fog lamp loose o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres perishing corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,335 miles

rear number plate slightly dicoloured rear brake discs worn scored n/s/r n/s/f tyre walls kerbed perishing corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,292 miles

rear number plate discoloured damage n/s rear brake discs worn n/s/f tyre wall kerbed corrosion exhaust slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,783 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured wheel rims kerbed corrosion exhaust both n/s doors damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,229 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured front and rear brake discs worn damage n/s doors wing corrosion exhaust rear worst

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,400 miles

surface corrosion exhaust front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,160 miles

front brake discs ridged †check front brake pads 3000 miles †exhaust rusty and rear flange

Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,984 miles

front and rear brake discs ridged †corrsion exhaust system †rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,102 miles

surface corrosion exhaust system †n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge †front and rear brake discs ridged

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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Y486 MRB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y486 MRB, 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 Y486 MRB registered?

Y486 MRB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y486 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y486 MRB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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