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Y353 NCA

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,129 mi
Last recorded106,129 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 NCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,943 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,075 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,211 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear showing signs of corrosion and has been oiled ,advise replacement . (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic cover fitted under car giving restricted view of corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion and has been oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

oil level close to minimum

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front to rear ,advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure not likely to fall over or short under normal circumstances

front fog lights not working

plastic cover fitted under car giving restricted view of corroded brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2018 68,920 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front to rear ,advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure not likely to fall over or short under normal circumstances

front fog lights not working

plastic cover fitted under car giving restricted view of corroded brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,617 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,613 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os ad ns front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded os ad ns front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,461 miles

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

rear tyres 15 years old

Fail 12 Mar 2014 29,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,040 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 29,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,575 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,128 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,810 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,003 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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Y353 NCA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc 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 Y353 NCA, 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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Y353 NCA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y353 NCA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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