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Y743 WEN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,379 mi
Last recorded155,379 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 WEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 155,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 142,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 130,201 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 116,402 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 116,402 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 102,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 90,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 64,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,980 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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Y743 WEN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y743 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y743 WEN registered?

Y743 WEN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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