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Y161 GAA

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 GAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,180 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,299 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 103,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,711 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,982 miles

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

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

n/s h/lamp wiper in upright position-not working.

slight surface corrosion to all brake discs.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,612 miles

both front tyres -wear to outer edges.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,612 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres -wear to outer edges.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre- slight cut in tread area--not deep enogh to expose cords.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre- slight cut in tread area--not deep enogh to expose cords.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,574 miles

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

o/s/r tyre - deep cut in tread but not reaching reinforcing.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,127 miles

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

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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Y161 GAA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y161 GAA, 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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Y161 GAA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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