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Y587 WKE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,952 mi
Last recorded124,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 120,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2012 120,504 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,271 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 112,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 112,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,748 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 92,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,962 miles

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

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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Y587 WKE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y587 WKE, 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 Y587 WKE registered?

Y587 WKE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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