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Y203 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,727 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,727 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 61,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 59,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,461 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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Y203 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y203 MCN, 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 Y203 MCN registered?

Y203 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y203 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 MCN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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