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Y337 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,636 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear marker light not working

Offside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. internal reflector insecure won't adjust (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear marker light not working

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

Offside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,242 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 59,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,454 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,578 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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Y337 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y337 MCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y337 MCN registered?

Y337 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y337 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y337 MCN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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