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Y169 DCL

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,819 mi
Last recorded74,819 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 DCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,203 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,121 miles

airbag light on

traction control light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,545 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light on

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,715 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 38,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,575 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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Y169 DCL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y169 DCL, 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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Y169 DCL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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