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Y309 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 68,277 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake disc worn and scored (evidence of brake bind)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 52,127 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,073 miles

BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 1 May 2009 45,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,410 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 26,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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Y309 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y309 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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What year was Y309 MCN registered?

Y309 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y309 MCN safe to buy?

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