CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y477 BEG

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,878 mi
Last recorded141,878 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 BEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 141,878 miles

noisy engine

Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,362 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 115,325 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 115,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" WIPER BLADES FITTED (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 88,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,538 miles

battery lazy

coolant level low

exhaust system slightly corroded and baffles beginning to break in centre silencer

o/s/r tyre treads beginning to step and has had a puncture repair

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,960 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y477 BEG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y477 BEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y477 BEG?

You can check the full history of Y477 BEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y477 BEG registered?

Y477 BEG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y477 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 BEG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y477 BEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y477 BEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.