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Y32 CER

2001 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,762 mi
Last recorded178,762 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 CER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 178,762 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 178,728 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 178,717 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 178,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 176,169 miles

rear drop link rubbers perished

Fail 13 Nov 2018 176,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear drop link rubbers perished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 173,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 169,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 169,249 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 166,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 161,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 161,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 158,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 153,669 miles

both rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 153,669 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 149,625 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 149,612 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 143,830 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 143,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 135,478 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 135,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 129,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 123,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 118,212 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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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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