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Y37 GWP

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,958 mi
Last recorded156,958 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 GWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 156,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 146,258 miles

Centre rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 140,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 140,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,547 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 117,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,995 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,051 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 80,051 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 70,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,700 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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Y37 GWP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y37 GWP, 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 Y37 GWP registered?

Y37 GWP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y37 GWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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