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A1 GCM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,547 mi
Last recorded145,547 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 145,547 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2025 145,546 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 142,791 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 139,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 136,596 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2021 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 131,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,599 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,584 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside rear outer position light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

offside rear outer position light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both front tyres worn on shoulders

inside of offside headlamp loose

offside rear outer position light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside windscreen wiper blade splitting

Fail 25 Feb 2016 112,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside windscreen wiper blade splitting

Fail 18 Feb 2015 106,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre/rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,314 miles

centre/rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,444 miles

center front to rear steel brake pipe n/s corroding

exhaust deteriating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres worn uneven nearside bald on reaised tread

handbrake has a long travel

idle high when warm close to limit on emissions

inner rear lower panells corroding

nearside rear side marker light not working

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre out of shape on limit advise replace

rear brake discs scored

rear suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,187 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side inner rear pannels corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

hyandbrake has a long travel

nearside headlamp wiper blade u/s

nearside rear side marker light not working

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

rear discs scored lightly

rear pads appear low

some rear suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 92,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 92,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel filter loose

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,854 miles

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

both rear brakes squealing when operated

Fail 23 Feb 2011 87,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear brakes squealing when operated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine coolant level on minimum

Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished and split

Fail 12 Feb 2009 76,093 miles

Offside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r tyre perished and split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tie bar bushes started to split

Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,035 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tie bar bushes started to split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,472 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

poor wear pattern to n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,312 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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A1 GCM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A1 GCM, 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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A1 GCM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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