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Y991 RHR

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 RHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,941 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 117,331 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 117,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front & offside front tyre cut in tread noted.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 101,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front & offside front tyre cut in tread noted.

Fail 2 Oct 2007

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

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2007

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,952 miles

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

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

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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Y991 RHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y991 RHR, 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 Y991 RHR registered?

Y991 RHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y991 RHR safe to buy?

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