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Y881 KFB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 KFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,210 miles

Offside Rear CUT INNER NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

Fail 23 Mar 2016 118,210 miles

Offside Rear CUT INNER NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,257 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,257 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 103,200 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE SPLITTING NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,200 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE SPLITTING NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TEST

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,268 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,833 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,568 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,616 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,608 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 73,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,897 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Throttle sticking slightly

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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Y881 KFB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y881 KFB, 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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Y881 KFB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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