MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
BOTH REAR UPPER AND LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES SPLIT
REAR BRAKE DISCS MARKED AND SCORED
REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY SHOWING CORROSION
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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