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Y448 WJW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,624 mi
Last recorded156,624 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 WJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 156,624 miles

front accident damage

o/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/f side light lens broken

spare fitted to n/s/f

Fail 7 May 2010 156,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f side light lens broken

Pass 9 Apr 2009 147,340 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 147,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 137,431 miles

clutch release bearing squeaks when taking up drive

drive belt noisey

engine idel poor

front to rear brake pipes are corroded around tank

handbrake aplication uneven

handbrake travel high

rear tie bar bushses are poor

Fail 12 Apr 2008 137,148 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drive belt noisey

engine idel poor

front to rear brake pipes are corroded around tank

handbrake aplication uneven

handbrake travel high

rear tie bar bushses are poor

Pass 14 Apr 2007 120,624 miles

engine idle intermitantly hunting

rear tie bar bushes are bebonding

service light on recomend service

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2006 106,598 miles

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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Y448 WJW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WJW, 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 Y448 WJW registered?

Y448 WJW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y448 WJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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