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Y489 BEG

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 BEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,907 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

the offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge of the tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 67,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,213 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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Y489 BEG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y489 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y489 BEG registered?

Y489 BEG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y489 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 BEG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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