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Y729 BCL

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,968 mi
Last recorded133,968 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 BCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 129,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 129,496 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 122,307 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,484 miles

engine warning light on

sideskirts fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,031 miles

4 x rear control bushes separating/weakening

front tyres on 2mm tread + worn edges

n/s brake hoses perishing

rear tyres = 2-3 mm tread

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes - greased

wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2010 99,031 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

4 x rear control bushes separating/weakening

front tyres on 2mm tread + worn edges

n/s brake hoses perishing

rear tyres = 2-3 mm tread

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes - greased

wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,270 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/getting weak - recommend replace

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link rod

some wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,830 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre = 2mm tread depth

rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,666 miles

oil leak

rear lower tie rods outer bushes perrishing

wear- front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,846 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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Y729 BCL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y729 BCL, 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 Y729 BCL registered?

Y729 BCL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y729 BCL safe to buy?

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