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Y502 YKJ

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,115 mi
Last recorded50,115 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,115 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,111 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 Mar 2006 25,361 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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Y502 YKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y502 YKJ, 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 Y502 YKJ registered?

Y502 YKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y502 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 YKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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