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Y185 WGC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,882 mi
Last recorded153,882 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 WGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded badly (7.1.2)

Offside oil leaks

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extensive under floor and sill corrosion (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2016 151,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

handbrake travel could be reduced

rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 6 Feb 2015 146,274 miles

chassis rails corroded.

coil springs corroded.

exhaust heavily corroded in places.

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded.

rear brake discs corroded and worn.

rear floors and closing sill areas corroded.

tested in very wet conditions.

Fail 31 Jan 2015 146,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis rails corroded.

coil springs corroded.

exhaust heavily corroded in places.

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded.

rear brake discs corroded and worn.

rear floors and closing sill areas corroded.

tested in very wet conditions.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 138,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded.

coil springs corroded.

exhaust corroded.

rear discs corroded.

rear indicators faded.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 138,637 miles

brake pipes corroded.

coil springs corroded.

exhaust corroded.

rear discs corroded.

rear indicators faded.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 129,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 120,016 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 120,016 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 105,077 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 105,077 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,168 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 95,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,450 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,979 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 58,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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Y185 WGC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y185 WGC, 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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Y185 WGC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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