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Y672 FAU

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,920 mi
Last recorded140,920 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 140,920 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 140,909 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 129,130 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 129,127 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 122,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,821 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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Y672 FAU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black 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 Y672 FAU, 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 Y672 FAU registered?

Y672 FAU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y672 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y672 FAU 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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