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Y701 TBP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 TBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 85,786 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 76,347 miles

both front antiroll bar link covers perished

Pass 18 May 2011 71,137 miles

Both front seat belts starting to fray

Fail 18 May 2011 71,137 miles

Both front seat belts starting to fray

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2010 66,569 miles

Nearside rear inner side light not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 66,569 miles

Nearside rear inner side light not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2009 61,293 miles

Damage to off side rear door

Drivers seat belt fluffed

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 May 2009 61,293 miles

Damage to off side rear door

Drivers seat belt fluffed

Handbrake travel high

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 8 May 2008 55,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,248 miles

Hand Brake Travel

Pass 17 May 2006 42,646 miles

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

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

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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Y701 TBP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 Y701 TBP, 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 Y701 TBP registered?

Y701 TBP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y701 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 TBP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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