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Y503 KAD

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 KAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower hole in light unit

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,344 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,894 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,807 miles

Both headlamp wiper-blades split.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Nov 2011 46,807 miles

Both headlamp wiper-blades split.

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,660 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,628 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 35,628 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,344 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,604 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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Y503 KAD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y503 KAD, 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 Y503 KAD registered?

Y503 KAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y503 KAD safe to buy?

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