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Y691 XKL

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,433 mi
Last recorded141,433 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 XKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 141,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front to rear steel brake pipes greased

Pass 8 May 2013 137,008 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2013 137,008 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 133,664 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 133,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 130,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 May 2011 130,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 126,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 115,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,497 miles

small splits in both wiper blades

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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Y691 XKL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y691 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y691 XKL registered?

Y691 XKL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y691 XKL safe to buy?

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