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Y656 AAS

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,133 mi
Last recorded120,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 AAS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 120,133 miles

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 20 May 2011 108,957 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2010 97,818 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 97,813 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2010 97,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 89,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 76,667 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 76,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 59,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,458 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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Y656 AAS 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 70%.

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 Y656 AAS, 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 Y656 AAS registered?

Y656 AAS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y656 AAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 AAS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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