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Y437 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,712 mi
Last recorded147,712 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 147,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 147,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 143,499 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 143,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 140,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 136,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 132,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 127,900 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 127,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 127,873 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear tyers have uneven wear on inner edge

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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Y437 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y437 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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What year was Y437 MCN registered?

Y437 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y437 MCN safe to buy?

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