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Y813 AEB

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,999 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,271 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,144 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 88,191 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 88,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 78,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 72,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,243 miles

gaiters split both links front roll bar

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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Y813 AEB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y813 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.

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What year was Y813 AEB registered?

Y813 AEB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y813 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y813 AEB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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