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Y487 GUD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,489 mi
Last recorded138,489 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 138,489 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 138,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,985 miles

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

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

both front tyres on limit

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,985 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,688 miles

both rear indicators faded

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights out

power steering pipe damp

Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tail lamp dim(multi bulb type)

offside headlamp beam image poor

slight seapage of fluid from power steering pipe under bonnet

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,829 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tail lamp dim(multi bulb type)

offside headlamp beam image poor

slight seapage of fluid from power steering pipe under bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,765 miles

both front brake discs well worn

both rear brake discs well worn

front brake pads worn low and need attention

rear brake pads worn low and on limits-borderline pass

Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs well worn

both rear brake discs well worn

front brake pads worn low and need attention

rear brake pads worn low and on limits-borderline pass

Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,042 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,716 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

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Y487 GUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y487 GUD, 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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Y487 GUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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