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Y339 EAN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,175 mi
Last recorded174,175 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 EAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 174,175 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pad being fitted incorrectly (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested hunting on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad in wrong way round (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 168,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 168,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 158,709 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 158,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 150,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front discs pads over half worn

advise front number plate condition

exhaust flexi worn and rear exhaust corrosion

offside dip beam a little dim

Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,217 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,383 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y339 EAN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y339 EAN, 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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Y339 EAN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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