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Y329 YGC

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,778 mi
Last recorded107,778 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 107,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,336 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,358 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,798 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,987 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,049 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,945 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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Y329 YGC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 Y329 YGC, 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 Y329 YGC registered?

Y329 YGC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y329 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y329 YGC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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