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Y433 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,135 mi
Last recorded196,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 196,135 miles

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

N/S Rear tyre sidewalls worn

N/S headlight aiming left

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 196,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

N/S Rear tyre sidewalls worn

N/S headlight aiming left

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 184,893 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs excessively corroded and worn

Fail 16 Jun 2015 184,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs excessively corroded and worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 175,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 175,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 160,027 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 160,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 146,289 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 146,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,405 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 62,255 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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Y433 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y433 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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Y433 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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