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Y117 CBV

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,230 mi
Last recorded36,230 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 CBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,230 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported PIPES NOT SECCURED & FREE TO VIBRATE (PRS) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 36,230 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported PIPES NOT SECCURED & FREE TO VIBRATE (PRS) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,363 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,895 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,926 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 29,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,169 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,159 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 25,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 21,308 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y117 CBV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y117 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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Y117 CBV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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