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Y92 KFC

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,211 mi
Last recorded158,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 158,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 151,579 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 151,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe next to fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,153 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Fail 5 Jul 2016 143,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,729 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 136,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

inner front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 133,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,015 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 129,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange (centre to rear) heavily corroded/weak

Rear sections of fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 125,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 119,609 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc faces heavily rusted.

Rear section of fuel lines corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 119,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc faces heavily rusted.

Rear section of fuel lines corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 95,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,414 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 80,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 67,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,576 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,896 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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Y92 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y92 KFC, 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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Y92 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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