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Y877 TBE

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,074 mi
Last recorded183,074 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 TBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 183,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 167,376 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 167,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 152,742 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 152,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 136,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 125,774 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 114,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 114,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y877 TBE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y877 TBE, 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 Y877 TBE registered?

Y877 TBE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y877 TBE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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