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Y958 EEX

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 EEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 124,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,488 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake disc slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,796 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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Y958 EEX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y958 EEX, 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 Y958 EEX registered?

Y958 EEX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y958 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 EEX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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