MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/getting weak
both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating/getting weak
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
perishing to front brake hoses
rear indicators fading
surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear indicators fading
both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/getting weak
both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating/getting weak
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
perishing to front brake hoses
surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
n/s/r brake pipe previously greased
n/s/r indicator fading colour slightly
perishing/wear to rear upper/lower control arm bushes
slight perishing to front brake hoses
slight wear to front brake discs
windscreen chipped
n/s/r brake pipe previously greased
rear lower control arms outer bushes worn/weakening
slight perishing to front brake hoses
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r brake pipe previously greased
perishing to n/s/r tyre
rear lower control arms outer bushes worn/weakening
slight perishing to front brake hoses
crack to front number plate
n/s/r brake pipe previously greased
perishing to front brake hoses
rear control arms lower outer bushes perishing/worn
wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y396 ECL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y396 ECL, 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 Y396 ECL registered?
Y396 ECL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.
Is Y396 ECL safe to buy?
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