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Y671 AKV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,073 mi
Last recorded130,073 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 AKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 130,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,813 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 121,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,352 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2009 105,049 miles

NOISE IN ENGINE

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT BRAKES UNDER 25%

Pass 1 Mar 2008 99,826 miles

JUDDER ON O/S/F BRAKE ON 25%

Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,553 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2006 88,597 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,597 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE CRACKED

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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Y671 AKV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel 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 Y671 AKV, 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 Y671 AKV registered?

Y671 AKV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y671 AKV safe to buy?

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