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Y396 ECL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,688 mi
Last recorded100,688 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 ECL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,626 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,482 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,644 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,845 miles

n/s/r brake pipe previously greased

rear lower control arms outer bushes worn/weakening

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,082 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,174 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 43,174 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,320 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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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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Y396 ECL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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