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Y596 UBK

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 UBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 91,233 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 91,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 May 2010 85,633 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Fail 19 May 2010 85,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 20 May 2009 79,613 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 70,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f wheel has backle.

Fail 27 Apr 2007 65,459 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,459 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 57,647 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y596 UBK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y596 UBK, 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 Y596 UBK registered?

Y596 UBK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y596 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 UBK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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