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Y96 KAR

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,686 mi
Last recorded193,686 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 KAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 193,686 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 186,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 186,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 179,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 169,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 162,788 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 155,860 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 155,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,019 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 148,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 138,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,378 miles

noise from power steering pump above 1500rpm.

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,060 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 121,060 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 112,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 99,304 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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Y96 KAR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y96 KAR, 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 Y96 KAR registered?

Y96 KAR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y96 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 KAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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