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Y727 WEN

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,896 mi
Last recorded145,896 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 WEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2016 145,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 139,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 134,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 128,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 120,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 115,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 112,546 miles

all 4 tyres approaching legal min [1.6mm]

Pass 14 May 2009 109,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 97,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 83,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 72,301 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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Y727 WEN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y727 WEN, 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 Y727 WEN registered?

Y727 WEN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2001.

Is Y727 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y727 WEN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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