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Y435 EUY

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 EUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 137,626 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 137,626 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,219 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,812 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyrtes perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,233 miles

N/s/fWindscren craked;

Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,575 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,475 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,455 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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Y435 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y435 EUY, 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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Y435 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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