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Y977 KFC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,715 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,457 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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Y977 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y977 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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Y977 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y977 KFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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