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Y404 VEY

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 98,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2014 98,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 94,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2012 92,015 miles

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

Offside rear backplate is corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 92,011 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

The offside rear backplate is corroded.

Pass 5 May 2011 86,563 miles

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

The front registration plate is starting to delaminate but remains legible and visible from the required distance.

Fail 6 May 2010 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The bonnet sound insulation is starting to come apart and it could cause a fire if it were to fall on the engine.

Pass 6 May 2010 79,066 miles

The bonnet sound insulation is starting to come apart and it could cause a fire if it were to fall on the engine.

Pass 6 May 2009 70,528 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)

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

slight deterioration front no plate,

Pass 7 May 2008 63,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,891 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 49,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y404 VEY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y404 VEY, 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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Y404 VEY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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