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Y916 GCL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 GCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,039 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 113,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 108,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng man lite on

sill covers

Fail 16 May 2011 102,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres on/near wear bars

Pass 16 May 2011 102,850 miles

front tyres on/near wear bars

Pass 10 May 2010 96,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 96,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 87,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,754 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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Y916 GCL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y916 GCL, 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 Y916 GCL registered?

Y916 GCL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y916 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 GCL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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