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Y379 MDV

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,399 mi
Last recorded130,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 MDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,723 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 105,723 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted.

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,365 miles

areas of exhaust system rusty

bit of damage to front number plate

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both steering track rod ends boots cracking

both suspension lower ball joint boots cracking

nearside front inner drive shaft boot damp

nearside rear suspension shock absorber bit weak

offside and nearside rear suspension upper tie bars inner bushes seperating

some undercutting to front brake discs

some wear to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,957 miles

bit of damage to front number plate

exhaust system rusting

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms balljoint boots cracking

nearside front inner drive shaft boot damp

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,957 miles

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

bit of damage to front number plate

exhaust system rusting

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms balljoint boots cracking

nearside front inner drive shaft boot damp

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,681 miles

both front side repeater indicator bulbs fading

both front suspension anti roll bar link rods boots split

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

front number plate cracked

nearside front driveshaft inner boot damp

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre tread 2mm

nearside rear suspension top tie bar bush seperating

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear suspension top tie bar bush seperating

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,681 miles

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

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

both front side repeater indicator bulbs fading

both front suspension anti roll bar link rods boots split

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

front number plate cracked

nearside front driveshaft inner boot damp

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre tread 2mm

nearside rear suspension top tie bar bush seperating

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear suspension top tie bar bush seperating

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,241 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,989 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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Y379 MDV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y379 MDV, 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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Y379 MDV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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