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Y438 GFS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,095 mi
Last recorded115,095 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 115,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,288 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 95,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,409 miles

N/S/F TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,874 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,647 miles

BOTH REAR UPPER AND LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS MARKED AND SCORED

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY SHOWING CORROSION

Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear lower tie bar bushes split

both rear upper tie bar bushes split

rear brake pipes slightly showing corrosion

rear discs marked and scored

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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Y438 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y438 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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What year was Y438 GFS registered?

Y438 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y438 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 GFS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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