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Y112 NGW

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,543 mi
Last recorded106,543 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 NGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,543 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 106,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,282 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2014 73,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 67,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2013 67,825 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2012 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

off side front headlamp reflector insecure

off side rear reverse lamp damaged

Pass 2 May 2012 65,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side front headlamp reflector insecure

off side rear reverse lamp damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 61,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 41,536 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 41,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 31,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y112 NGW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y112 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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Y112 NGW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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