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Y437 MDW

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,357 mi
Last recorded115,357 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,158 miles

Rear shockabsorbers seem weak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,193 miles

engine noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,115 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010
Fail 10 Sep 2010

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 759,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,442 miles

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

rear pads worn

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,152 miles

nearside rear tyre outter wall perished and marked

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 MDW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y437 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 Y437 MDW registered?

Y437 MDW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y437 MDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y437 MDW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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