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Y927 BBV

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 BBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,238 miles

both front ball joint covers perishing

front pads low

offside front wiper spindle worn

Fail 24 Apr 2014 127,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front ball joint covers perishing

front pads low

offside front wiper spindle worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,118 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,479 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 112,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,139 miles

both number plates start to deteriate

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,138 miles

front & rear no plates poor condition

n/s/r tyre walls poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,253 miles

n/s centre brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,854 miles

offside front tyre wall slight damage

offside rear tyre worn inside edge, starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,422 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 62,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y927 BBV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y927 BBV, 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 Y927 BBV registered?

Y927 BBV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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