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Y975 KFC

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 137,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 4 Jan 2016 135,366 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,659 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter perished cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,263 miles

both lower ball joint gaitors perished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 111,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both lower ball joint gaitors perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,019 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 98,098 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

small hole in nearside rear light unit

Fail 20 Jan 2011 98,098 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

small hole in nearside rear light unit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,720 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,720 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,324 miles

front brake pads very low and discs lipped & worn

near side rear outer side light not working pin hole in lamp unit

rear near side brake pad svery low

Fail 31 Mar 2007 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 68,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,219 miles

front & rear number plates starting to separate from backings

off side front tyre wofn close to limit

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 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFC, 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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Y975 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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