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Y982 AER

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,889 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,865 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 118,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,386 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 115,386 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,142 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 110,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 49,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 49,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 40,049 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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Y982 AER is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y982 AER, 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 Y982 AER?

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What year was Y982 AER registered?

Y982 AER is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y982 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y982 AER shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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