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V40 PMC

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,797 mi
Last recorded115,797 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 PMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,435 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,165 miles

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,165 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter. (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,063 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,322 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing low, (3mm)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,354 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,301 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 34,975 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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V40 PMC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V40 PMC, 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 V40 PMC registered?

V40 PMC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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