MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear anti roll bar bushes perrished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear drop link rubbers perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear drop link rubbers perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower drop link boot has slight split
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly perrished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
BOTH FRONT SHOCKS DAMP
OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK DAMP
TOP ENGINE COVER RUBING ON TOP COOLANT HOSE
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre worn close to limit and has several cuts in tread
offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Y32 CER is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 Y32 CER, 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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Y32 CER is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 August 2001.
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