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Y403 EUY

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,804 mi
Last recorded118,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 EUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,804 miles

corrosion noted to brake pipes

corrosion noted to nsr brake discs

osf tyre worn below limit but step tread

surface corrosion noted to under side of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2017 118,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped at rear (3.6.B.1)

corrosion noted to brake pipes

corrosion noted to nsr brake discs

osf tyre worn below limit but step tread

surface corrosion noted to under side of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2017 117,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Engine mil light on.

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

Front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls perished.

No wash to rear screen.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Various pieces of bodywork damage.

front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,288 miles

corrosion and wear noted to rear brake discs

corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2016 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion and wear noted to rear brake discs

corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,964 miles

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake pipe

damage noted to nsf tyre side wall

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,642 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake pipe

damage noted to nsf tyre side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,806 miles

corrosion noted to front brake pipes

damage noted to side wall of nsf tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion noted to front brake pipes

damage noted to side wall of nsf tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,208 miles

some wear noted to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2013 100,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

some wear noted to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 93,146 miles

corrosion noted to nsr osr and rear of main brake pipes but access very limited brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,757 miles

corrosion noted to nsr and osr brake pipes but access limited

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,629 miles

slight judder noted to brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,459 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,455 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,453 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 1 Aug 2005 43,415 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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Y403 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y403 EUY, 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 Y403 EUY registered?

Y403 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y403 EUY safe to buy?

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