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Y809 AEB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

251,772 mi
Last recorded251,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 251,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 241,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 229,846 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 219,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 211,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 199,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 186,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 171,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 154,842 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 154,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y809 AEB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 Y809 AEB, 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 Y809 AEB registered?

Y809 AEB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y809 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 AEB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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