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Y174 MAW

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 MAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 101,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 97,445 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,288 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 90,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,632 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,929 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,255 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,056 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,056 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,444 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 MAW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y174 MAW, 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 MAW registered?

Y174 MAW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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