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Y32 RBM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 RBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 115,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CAT (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DETERIORATED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,995 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 92,367 miles

FRONT TYRES 3MM OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS TO OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Outer stabilizer (side facing)bar splitting rubber bush

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

advise wiper blades splitting

erratic idling,engine cuts out sometimes

front and rear number plates condition

service light on

some bind to both rear wheels,OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

suction cup in swept area,removed

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,201 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar top rubber (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES 3MM OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS TO OUTER WALL

Nearside Rear Outer stabilizer (side facing)bar splitting rubber bush

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

advise wiper blades splitting

erratic idling,engine cuts out sometimes

front and rear number plates condition

service light on

some bind to both rear wheels,OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

suction cup in swept area,removed

Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,793 miles

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

O/S/F wing damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,101 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,760 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,642 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,217 miles

front no plate cracked thru securing screw

Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate cracked thru securing screw

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,357 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 RBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RBM, 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 RBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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