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Y385 MDV

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,428 mi
Last recorded124,428 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 MDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 124,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,990 miles

both rear tyres worn

nearside front bumper lamp damaged

nearside front indicator lamp needs securing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 115,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2011 109,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,416 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 105,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 100,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,693 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,164 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 92,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 92,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 80,897 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 80,897 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y385 MDV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y385 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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What year was Y385 MDV registered?

Y385 MDV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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