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Y97 OLB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,940 mi
Last recorded178,940 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 OLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 178,940 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 170,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 159,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 147,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake discs worn

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 137,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 126,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 115,636 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 11,563 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,007 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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Y97 OLB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y97 OLB, 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 Y97 OLB registered?

Y97 OLB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y97 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 OLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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