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Y377 PLH

2001 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 PLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offsie front tyre worn inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,761 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Fail 5 Jul 2013 84,669 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 77,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,089 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres incorrect profile for vehicle

noise from drivebelt area and metal filings

Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres incorrect profile for vehicle

noise from drivebelt area and metal filings

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,382 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,316 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside inner rear sidelight not working

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,328 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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Y377 PLH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y377 PLH, 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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Y377 PLH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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