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Y449 SRY

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

157,373 mi
Last recorded157,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 SRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 157,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,999 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 131,313 miles

exhaust rusty

washers poor

all dust covers poor

brake pipes corroded

chassis rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,790 miles

Both rear valance corroded

Nearside rear secondary position lamp not working

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 128,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear valance corroded

Nearside rear secondary position lamp not working

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,820 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,387 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SRY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y449 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

Y449 SRY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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