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Y662 FCE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,207 mi
Last recorded163,207 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 FCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2013 163,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 163,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 162,954 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 148,696 miles

brakes worn

chip windscreen

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Apr 2009 140,140 miles

chip windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

slight knock offside rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 129,520 miles

chip windscreen

slight knock offside rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,419 miles

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

screen chip

Fail 23 Apr 2007 118,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

chip windscreen

Pass 3 May 2006 107,495 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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Y662 FCE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y662 FCE, 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 Y662 FCE registered?

Y662 FCE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y662 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y662 FCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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