MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
flat spot t on n/s rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Water in spare wheel well. N/S/R upper control arm inner bush is breaking up. Offside rear lower control arm outer bush is starting to peel away from arm. Rattling from gearbox @ certain rpm.
Water in spare wheel well. N/S/R upper control arm inner bush is breaking up. Offside rear lower control arm outer bush is starting to peel away from arm. Rattling from gearbox @ certain rpm.
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y478 VOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y478 VOT, 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 Y478 VOT registered?
Y478 VOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2001.
Is Y478 VOT safe to buy?
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