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Y874 KFJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 KFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,075 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 76,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,027 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 May 2012 60,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,825 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,885 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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Y874 KFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y874 KFJ, 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 Y874 KFJ registered?

Y874 KFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y874 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 KFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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