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Y449 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,055 mi
Last recorded193,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 193,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 183,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 169,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 154,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 138,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 138,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 129,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake flexi hoses perished

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f anti-roll bar balljoint boots perished

rear discs backplates corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

slight fluctuation showing on n/s/f brake in brake rollers

Pass 17 Jun 2011 120,895 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front wiper blades split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Fail 15 Jun 2010 112,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty and weak in places

Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,650 miles

CHIL SEAT FITTED TO N/S REAR

VERY SLIGHT BRAKE BIND N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 3 Apr 2008 92,686 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 92,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,580 miles

c/l 510017

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,449 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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Y449 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y449 MCN, 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 Y449 MCN registered?

Y449 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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