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Y511 RBN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,479 mi
Last recorded199,479 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 RBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 199,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 196,033 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 196,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 193,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 190,464 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 190,464 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 182,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 174,722 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 164,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 164,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2009 159,093 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2008 152,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 140,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 125,383 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 125,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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Y511 RBN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y511 RBN, 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 Y511 RBN registered?

Y511 RBN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y511 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 RBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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