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Y714 XBP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 XBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,134 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,845 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 103,841 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,872 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,872 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,919 miles

rear tie bar bushes deterioating

Pass 7 Apr 2007 63,232 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,443 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

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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Y714 XBP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y714 XBP, 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 Y714 XBP registered?

Y714 XBP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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