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Y103 CBV

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,021 mi
Last recorded53,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 CBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,021 miles

ENGINE MAN WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 23 Feb 2017 53,021 miles

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

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

ENGINE MAN WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front inner CV joint leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside front inner CV joint leaking

rear blade torn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

nearside front inner CV gaiter leaking

nearside rear tyre cracking

temporary repair offside front indicator

Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

nearside front inner CV gaiter leaking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,660 miles

oil leak nearside front inner CV joint

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

offside front blade damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,540 miles

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

offside front blade damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2010 31,533 miles

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

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

offside front blade damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,307 miles

center silencer baffles loose

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,619 miles

headlamp deflecter adhesive on headlamps

Pass 17 Feb 2006 17,483 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y103 CBV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y103 CBV, 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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Y103 CBV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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