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Y232 NNW

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,909 mi
Last recorded101,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 NNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 101,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing lower edge corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing lower edge corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,722 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,722 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,182 miles

Both front tyres low on the inside .

Both rear tyres out of shape on the inside .

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,175 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)

Offside 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)

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

Both front tyres low on the inside .

Both rear tyres out of shape on the inside .

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,162 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,834 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,834 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,310 miles

front brake discs fluctuating

Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs fluctuating

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,683 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,434 miles

signs of wear front and rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,746 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 55,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y232 NNW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y232 NNW, 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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Y232 NNW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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