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Y975 DFS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,821 mi
Last recorded199,821 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 DFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 199,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 199,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 187,077 miles

Oil leak

battery inseure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 173,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 155,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 139,215 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 120,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,602 miles

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

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

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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Y975 DFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y975 DFS, 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

How do I check the history of Y975 DFS?

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What year was Y975 DFS registered?

Y975 DFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y975 DFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y975 DFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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