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Y327 RLC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

234,759 mi
Last recorded234,759 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 RLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 234,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer cv gaiter twisted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 234,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer cv gaiter twisted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 221,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

nearside brake back plate getting weak/ rear ofside brake back plate missing/ rear suspesion bushes getting weak / parking brake n/side lower reading / top suspension top mounts getting weak

Fail 10 Nov 2018 221,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

nearside brake back plate getting weak/ rear ofside brake back plate missing/ rear suspesion bushes getting weak / parking brake n/side lower reading / top suspension top mounts getting weak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 208,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 208,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 187,617 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 187,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 176,782 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 176,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 174,957 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Nov 2014 174,957 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 169,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2012 163,307 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 163,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,771 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 147,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 138,937 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 124,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 124,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,413 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 97,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 59,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y327 RLC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y327 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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Y327 RLC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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