MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
off side front brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y293 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y293 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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Y293 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.
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