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Y987 KFC

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,250 mi
Last recorded102,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,250 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,313 miles

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres are in poor condition

coolant is below minimum

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,875 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,744 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,230 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 44,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,584 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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Y987 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y987 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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What year was Y987 KFC registered?

Y987 KFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y987 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 KFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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