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Y484 OGM

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,490 mi
Last recorded104,490 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 OGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,490 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND CRACKED (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND CRACKED (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH TORN (8.2.2)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,542 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,542 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,257 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,257 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 84,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 78,646 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,433 miles

both front brake discs worn

lens missing from o/s/f side marker

Fail 8 Jan 2009 67,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,972 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,011 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,383 miles

p.a.s belt cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2006 51,383 miles

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

p.a.s belt cracking

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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Y484 OGM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y484 OGM, 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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Y484 OGM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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