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Y495 DTH

2001 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,684 mi
Last recorded183,684 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 DTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 183,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 175,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 175,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 165,667 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 165,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 154,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 154,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 144,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 144,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 135,001 miles

engine management light displayed on dashboard

n/s/r outer side light ionperative

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot small clip end of boot weeping grease (recommend replacement)

slight imbalance on front brakes

suspect n/s/f and o/s/f bumber marker lights inoperative

Pass 13 May 2011 121,099 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light displayed on dashboard

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight misting of oil on p.a.s pipe on back of engine

Pass 13 May 2010 108,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 108,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 94,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,957 miles

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

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 May 2007 73,681 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 61,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 61,665 miles

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

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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Y495 DTH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y495 DTH, 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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Y495 DTH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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