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Y716 EFR

2001 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,916 mi
Last recorded157,916 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 EFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 157,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 157,909 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 154,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 154,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 150,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 143,240 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Rear suspension top links bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 134,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 125,701 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension links, rubber bushes look to be deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,266 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,839 miles

Front & rear brake discs in worn condition

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged below line of sight

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,594 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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Y716 EFR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y716 EFR, 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 Y716 EFR registered?

Y716 EFR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y716 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y716 EFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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