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Y92 RBM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,783 mi
Last recorded193,783 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 RBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 193,783 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 178,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 178,939 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 166,115 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/rear brake discs backing plate corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 151,411 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 135,680 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 135,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 122,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f door lock faulty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 112,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 100,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 89,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,477 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 RBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc 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 Y92 RBM, 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 Y92 RBM registered?

Y92 RBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y92 RBM 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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