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Y311 RLC

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 RLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 152,209 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox fault

Fail 12 Dec 2017 152,209 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

gearbox fault

Pass 2 Dec 2016 142,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Droplink, upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Droplink, upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front wiper blades split

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front drop link lower ball joint gaitor deteriorating

offside front coil spring corroding

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing unevenly

rear brake pads low

rear tie rod bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front wiper blades split

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front drop link lower ball joint gaitor deteriorating

offside front coil spring corroding

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing unevenly

rear brake pads low

rear tie rod bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,699 miles

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

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

engine oil level was very low-have topped up

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,655 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,947 miles

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

engine oil was very low-have topped up-maintain check

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,947 miles

engine oil was very low-have topped up-maintain check

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,055 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,513 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 54,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight weep from pas pressure pipe. osf brake hose starting to split. rear no plate in poor condition but legible

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,146 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 36,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RLC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y311 RLC, 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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Y311 RLC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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