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Y425 EUM

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,100 mi
Last recorded187,100 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 EUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 187,100 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 168,921 miles

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

damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2009 141,992 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing low and tread is slightly uneven on inside edge

one of offside rear side lights is not working

Fail 21 Aug 2009 141,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing low and tread is slightly uneven on inside edge

one of offside rear side lights is not working

Fail 13 Aug 2008 115,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre is low on tread on edges

offside rear tyre is wearing slightly uneven on inside edge

one of offside rear side bulbs is not working

Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre is low on tread on edges

offside rear tyre is wearing slightly uneven on inside edge

one of offside rear side bulbs is not working

Fail 9 Aug 2007 97,397 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 97,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 76,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs corroded & worn

rear no. plate deteriorating

rear suspension bushes perished

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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Y425 EUM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y425 EUM, 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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Y425 EUM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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