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Y32 ETV

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,140 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,261 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 83,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,087 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 81,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,523 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,258 miles

all brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2016 76,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,951 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

all suspension bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing low

rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,275 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes at corrosion limit

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,295 miles

(advise) alternator or timming belt making flapping noise requires further investigation

(advise) front and rear suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded on surface

(advise) rear exhaust system at joint becoming heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

winter tyres fitted all round

Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,708 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres- pressures were low - set prior to test

washer fluid low

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,871 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking and has tread depth of 3mm 195/60R15H88

Offside front tyre 2mm 195/60R15H88

Offside front wiper blade rubber end split

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking and has tread depth of 3mm 195/60R15H88

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,973 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,434 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,270 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,633 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 ETV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y32 ETV, 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 ETV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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