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Y174 ECL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,076 mi
Last recorded182,076 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 ECL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 182,076 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 182,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 195,750 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 166,191 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 166,191 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 157,866 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,264 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 138,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 102,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,183 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 92,173 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,930 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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Y174 ECL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y174 ECL, 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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What year was Y174 ECL registered?

Y174 ECL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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