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Y434 EWL

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,372 mi
Last recorded107,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 EWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 107,372 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 107,372 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Hose securing bracket insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 124,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,584 miles

Brake back plates corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,109 miles

Exhaust center box in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust center box in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,828 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear outer tail light innop

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,228 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,288 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 64,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 54,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,326 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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Y434 EWL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y434 EWL, 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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Y434 EWL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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