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Y311 MDM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 MDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 156,082 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 156,082 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 153,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 150,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 147,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 144,071 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 138,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 133,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 133,114 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,787 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 118,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 110,208 miles

front windscreen damaged but not in swept aera

Pass 14 Jun 2006 101,327 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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Y311 MDM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y311 MDM, 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 Y311 MDM registered?

Y311 MDM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y311 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y311 MDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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