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Y436 GFS

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,061 miles

All R Suspension bushes deteriorated

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper linkage worn

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jul 2014 137,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All R Suspension bushes deteriorated

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,191 miles

Battery faulty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel lines corroded

most brake pipes corroded

most suspension deteriorated

rear anti roll bar links bushes deteriorated

slight wear front discs

Fail 3 Jul 2013 126,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake pipes corroded may need replaced with flexis

fuel lines corroded

most brake pipes corroded

most suspension deteriorated

n/s/r tyre badly cracked round sidewall 205/50/16 91w ( do now )

rear anti roll bar links bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded not holed

slight wear front discs

Pass 15 Jun 2012 117,832 miles

Exhaust corroded

F Tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight noise N/S/R Wheel bearing

Wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,633 miles

Both rear top suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

F Brake discs worn

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

Fuel lines corroded at rear

N/S/F Fog lamp broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Seatbelt frayed

R Wiper blade torn

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

Very slight corrosion on engine bay brake pipes

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear calipers hand brake levers stuck on

both rear top suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

drivers seatbelt fluffing on edges

foot brake travel long

front brake discs and pads worn low

fuel lines corroded at rear

hand brake travel long

n/s wiper torn

rear brake discs corroded and worn rear pads low aswell

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper torn

very slight corrosion on most eng bay brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2009 85,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 74,458 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 63,637 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 63,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2006 52,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front and n/s/r tyres smalll cuts on sidewall

advise front pipe slighly noisey

Fail 30 May 2006 52,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front and n /s/r tyres sidewall small cuts

advise front pipe noisey

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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Y436 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y436 GFS, 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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Y436 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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