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Y713 BKV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,378 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 114,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,944 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,233 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,735 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 93,100 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 93,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 84,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 80,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,769 miles

oil level low

Pass 4 May 2012 72,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,342 miles

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

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

wiper blade rubbers have small tear, but still clear screen ok.

Pass 29 May 2008 48,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,733 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 32,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear 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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Y713 BKV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y713 BKV, 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 Y713 BKV registered?

Y713 BKV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y713 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y713 BKV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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