MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front accident damage
o/s/f headlight cracked
o/s/f side light lens broken
spare fitted to n/s/f
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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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
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
engine idle intermitantly hunting
rear tie bar bushes are bebonding
service light on recomend service
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
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 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.
Is Y448 WJW safe to buy?
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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