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Y254 VGD

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,517 mi
Last recorded109,517 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 VGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,517 miles

engine management warning light on

nearside wiperblade in poor condition

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both of the rear brake discs are pitted

one of the nearside rear sidelights not working

rear brake pipes are poorly routed, but secure and not fouling

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

brake pipe by fuel tank poorly routed

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

rear exhaust join deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint close to excessive (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

brake pipe by fuel tank poorly routed

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

rear exhaust join deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre tread depth low

Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre tread depth low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 82,669 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

battery inscure

front pads low

Pass 16 May 2011 72,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 62,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 57,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,334 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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Y254 VGD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y254 VGD, 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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Y254 VGD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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