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Y668 KMO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,269 mi
Last recorded160,269 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 KMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 160,269 miles

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

nsr tyre worn low on edges

Fail 24 May 2012 160,264 miles

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

nsr tyre worn low on edges

Pass 25 May 2011 155,849 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge .

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 152,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 145,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 139,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 139,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2007 132,341 miles

engine managment light on

o-s-r tyre worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 123,679 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 123,674 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

engine managment light on

engine mis-fires at idle

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y668 KMO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y668 KMO, 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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Y668 KMO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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