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Y38 GWP

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 GWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2022 46,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 46,051 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,973 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,903 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 42,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 41,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,956 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 18 May 2010 30,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,272 miles

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

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

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

all four brake discs slightly rusted

engine mannagemant light stays on

Fail 30 May 2008 26,272 miles

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs slightly rusted

engine mannagemant light stays on

Pass 14 May 2007 24,444 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 25 May 2006 23,014 miles

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

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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Y38 GWP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y38 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 Y38 GWP registered?

Y38 GWP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y38 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 GWP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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