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Y394 DAH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,819 mi
Last recorded162,819 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 DAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 162,819 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke under emmisions test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,855 miles

n/s/r brake disc guard loose

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 152,855 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc guard loose

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 143,807 miles

n/s/f tyre on lim it on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 143,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre on lim it on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 137,159 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

rear fuel pipe becomming rusty

Fail 17 May 2013 137,146 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

rear fuel pipe becomming rusty

Pass 18 May 2012 131,708 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Fail 17 May 2012 131,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 120,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s front anti roll bar link

rear brake discs & o/s backplate corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,965 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s front anti roll bar link

rear brake discs & o/s backplate corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 110,165 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

front & rear number plates water stained

power steering pipe damp

rear brake pads low

slight bind o/s rear brake

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 19 May 2010 110,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front & rear number plates water stained

power steering pipe damp

rear brake pads low

slight bind o/s rear brake

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,351 miles

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

both registration plates slightly damaged (still readable)

near side front tyre tread on 3mm/ worn slightly on inner edge

power steering pipe from pump to rack weaping

Fail 27 Mar 2009 100,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both registration plates slightly damaged (still readable)

brake roller test not carried out due to off side rear brake pipe leaking

brake warning lamp on dash pannel

near side front tyre tread on 3mm/ worn slightly on inner edge

off side front day running light not working

power steering pipe from pump to rack weaping

Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,198 miles

metal brake pipe to off side rear brake flexi slightly corroded

near side rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

off side front tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (cords not showing)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,666 miles

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

small hole in o.s.f headlamp

Fail 16 Mar 2006 73,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre, but not deep enough to reach the ply or core

Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre, but not deep enough to reach the ply or core

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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Y394 DAH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol 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 Y394 DAH, 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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Y394 DAH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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