MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill covers fitted.
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y434 MDW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MDW, 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 Y434 MDW registered?
Y434 MDW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2001.
Is Y434 MDW safe to buy?
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