MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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can not fully see rear brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre cracking to outer side wall.
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, cracking to outer tyre wall and treads.
Oil leak
Play to nearside front link arm.
Rear wiper blade loose in holder.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre cracking to outer side wall.
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge, cracking to outer tyre wall and treads.
Oil leak
Play to nearside front link arm.
Rear wiper blade loose in holder.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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Y448 RFM 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 62.5%.
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 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 Y448 RFM, 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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Y448 RFM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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