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Y966 GFC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,489 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s dipped beam headlight flickers at times

Fail 22 Sep 2015 91,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

n/s handbrake cable sticking

o/s dipped beam headlight flickers at times

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,892 miles

drive belt tensioner worn

o/s wiper rubber split

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,890 miles

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

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

drive belt tensioner worn

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,348 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,784 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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Y966 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y966 GFC, 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 Y966 GFC registered?

Y966 GFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 GFC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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