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Y718 EFR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,685 mi
Last recorded44,685 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 EFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,948 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,361 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 29,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,604 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,153 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,207 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 24,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,789 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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Y718 EFR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y718 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 Y718 EFR registered?

Y718 EFR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y718 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 EFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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