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Y477 YOT

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,548 mi
Last recorded115,548 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 YOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 115,548 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corrosion (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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,040 miles

Boot lock faulty

Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner tread area

both windscreen wipers slightly smearing

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

indicator stalk worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 84,373 miles

Boot lock faulty and tempramental. Indicator stalk worn.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread area.

Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded on joints. Sill covers fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 84,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Boot lock faulty and tempramental. Indicator stalk worn.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread area.

Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded on joints. Sill covers fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 79,205 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on edges of tread. Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing badly on edges of tread. Sill covers fitted.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 73,421 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Exhaust rear joint in poor condition.

O/S wahser jet partially blocked.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 68,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 68,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 62,514 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 62,514 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 8 May 2010 57,841 miles

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

front number plate badly cracked

Pass 7 May 2009 52,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 May 2009 52,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration Plate Damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2008 48,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres showing signs of age with cracking and cuts not not to cords yet !!

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2007 44,493 miles

front plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 May 2007 44,493 miles

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

front plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2006 37,810 miles

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

oil leak

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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Y477 YOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y477 YOT, 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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Y477 YOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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