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Y471 GFS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

157,361 mi
Last recorded157,361 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 157,361 miles

ECU light is on dash

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake backplates are corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 157,361 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

ECU light is on dash

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake backplates are corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 157,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ECU light is on dash

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake backplates are corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 153,583 miles

Engine ecu lamp is on dash

Front wipers linkage is worn

NSR brake backplate is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR handbrake performance is slightly poor

Fail 2 May 2017 153,579 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wipers linkage is worn

NSR brake backplate is corroded

Engine ecu lamp is on dash

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 148,674 miles

Front wipers mechanism is worn

NSR and NSF brake backplates are missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF and OSR brake backplates are missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper does not clear screen

Service light is on dashboard

Underside of vehicle and components are corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,673 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front wipers mechanism is worn

NSR and NSF brake backplates are missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF and OSR brake backplates are missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper does not clear screen

Service light is on dashboard

Fail 4 Mar 2016 148,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine oil leak at filter

Front wipers linkage and wipers arms worn slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper does not clear screen

Underside of vehicle and all components are rather corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 145,064 miles

Both front brake backplates are corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 145,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake backplates are corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 139,666 miles

Both sides brake backplates are corroded

Headlamp cleaning devices has been removed

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 139,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both sides brake backplates are corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 135,260 miles

Both rear brake backplates are corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre sizes are mixed from front to rear axle

Fail 28 Feb 2013 135,232 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Both rear brake backplates are corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre sizes are mixed from front to rear axle

Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 130,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 124,242 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 124,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 109,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,548 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 89,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,127 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,464 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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Y471 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 Y471 GFS, 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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Y471 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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