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Y984 VGK

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 VGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 159,378 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 152,430 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 145,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,222 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 136,507 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 131,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 123,153 miles

offside inner cv boot missing and joint worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2009 122,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside inner cv boot missing and joint worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,191 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 111,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,110 miles

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

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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Y984 VGK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y984 VGK, 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 Y984 VGK registered?

Y984 VGK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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