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Y46 ETV

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,457 mi
Last recorded124,457 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,243 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 119,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,346 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 115,346 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,544 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,544 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel centre missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front wheel centre missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,827 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 96,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 87,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 81,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,126 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,126 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,252 miles

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

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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Y46 ETV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y46 ETV, 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 Y46 ETV registered?

Y46 ETV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y46 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y46 ETV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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