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Y359 MVH

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,283 mi
Last recorded168,283 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 MVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 168,283 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 152,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,414 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,346 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 120,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 116,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 113,136 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,772 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 106,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 103,996 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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Y359 MVH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y359 MVH, 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 Y359 MVH registered?

Y359 MVH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y359 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y359 MVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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