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Y102 NGW

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 NGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,158 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,814 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,784 miles

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

all brake pipes in rusty condition

front brake discs worn

handbrake requires adjustment

sill covers fitted at time of test

underbody in slightly rusty condition

Fail 22 Aug 2011 93,784 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

all brake pipes in rusty condition

front brake discs worn

handbrake requires adjustment

sill covers fitted at time of test

underbody in slightly rusty condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,621 miles

both rear brake disks slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,621 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disks slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,200 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 69,200 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,301 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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Y102 NGW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y102 NGW, 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 Y102 NGW registered?

Y102 NGW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y102 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y102 NGW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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