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Y398 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 141,397 miles

Nearside 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)

drivers seat back torn on side.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 141,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

drivers seat back torn on side.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,150 miles

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

nearside front lower foglight lens is broken

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

some play in both front anti roll bar suspension links

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are wearing low on edges and have some stonecut damage in places

number of small stonechips in windscreen

windscreen is showing its laminate around corners and edges

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres are wearing low on edges and have some stonecut damage in places

number of small stonechips in windscreen

windscreen is showing its laminate around corners and edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 80,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,155 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,579 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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Y398 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y398 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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Y398 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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