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Y407 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,725 mi
Last recorded182,725 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 182,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 177,076 miles

3x Stone chips 'B' zone of screen

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine oil sumpcorroded(leaking)

Front to rear brake/fuel pipes light corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2010 177,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

3x Stone chips 'B' zone of windscreen

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

Front to rear brake/fuel pipes light corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2009 171,721 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corrison all over

Pass 14 Jun 2008 165,785 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

tracking

Fail 14 Jun 2008 165,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

tracking

Pass 8 Jun 2007 157,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 145,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 117,238 miles

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

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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Y407 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y407 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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What year was Y407 MCN registered?

Y407 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y407 MCN safe to buy?

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