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Y244 GKR

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 GKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,038 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Cold (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar Bushes Starting to Separate Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Underneath of Car Covered in Mud

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Cold (7.1.2)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Bar Bushes Starting to Separate Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Underneath of Car Covered in Mud

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,580 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn

Underneath of Car Covered in Mud

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake Disc's Worn

Underneath of Car Covered in Mud

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,791 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,246 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,803 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,803 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,210 miles

front pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Mar 2006 32,479 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,479 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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Y244 GKR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y244 GKR, 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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Y244 GKR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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