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Y346 LDN

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,767 mi
Last recorded142,767 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 LDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 142,767 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator lamp broken

Offside Front side-marker lamp broken

Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Fail 25 Mar 2019 128,572 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front indicator lamp broken

Offside Front side-marker lamp broken

Rear parking brake slight imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension system bushes coming adrift

Fail 26 Mar 2018 115,218 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension system bushes coming adrift

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,635 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,635 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,393 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fog Lamp broken

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,393 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fog Lamp broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,653 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 77,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,091 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 57,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y346 LDN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y346 LDN, 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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What year was Y346 LDN registered?

Y346 LDN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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