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Y395 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,807 mi
Last recorded183,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2012 183,807 miles

both no plates in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 160,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 139,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 133,655 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 123,454 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 95,204 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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Y395 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y395 MCN, 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 Y395 MCN registered?

Y395 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y395 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y395 MCN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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