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Y293 GUD

2001 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,607 mi
Last recorded105,607 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 105,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner rod ends has slight play

both rear arm bushes perished and worn

exhaust system corroded has a slight blow

petrol tank straps are corroded

rear body panel and boot floor corroded

engine has a oil leak.

Pass 22 May 2015 102,385 miles

suspension components painted with engine oil

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,890 miles

corrossion on petrol tank support straps

front brake pads low

only one of two side lights working on n/s rear

Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,890 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrossion on petrol tank support straps

front brake pads low

only one of two side lights working on n/s rear

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 101,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 74,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,974 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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Y293 GUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y293 GUD, 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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Y293 GUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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