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Y409 ROR

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,185 mi
Last recorded120,185 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 ROR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 120,185 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 120,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 115,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,896 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,904 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 100,904 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,084 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,091 miles

new headlamp wiper blades required

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,476 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,215 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 30,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y409 ROR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y409 ROR, 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 Y409 ROR registered?

Y409 ROR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y409 ROR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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