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Y695 EBW

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,023 mi
Last recorded127,023 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 EBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,023 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,023 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,597 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 103,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,878 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 83,830 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,434 miles

cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2008 76,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,018 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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Y695 EBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y695 EBW, 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 Y695 EBW registered?

Y695 EBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y695 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y695 EBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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