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Y501 BEG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,098 mi
Last recorded187,098 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 BEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 187,098 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 187,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 147,539 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension 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)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 147,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension 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)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 162,030 miles

general oil leaks,rear exhaust joint corroded,both rear suspension top tie rod bars inner bushes heavily perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 155,563 miles

slight play in steering rack,anti roll bar drop link dust covers perished,

Pass 26 Aug 2011 149,421 miles

rear No plate starting to delaminate,oil leaks,outer sills covered,all tyres wearing on edges,nearside & offside rear top inner tie bar bushes heavily perished

Pass 7 Aug 2010 144,789 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel.

Rear brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Wear and heavy pitting to both rear brake discs.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 139,423 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Fail 8 Aug 2009 139,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Aug 2008 134,862 miles

outer sills covered,oil leaks (engine area),corrosion on rear discs,corrosion on rewar exhaust joint

Pass 15 Aug 2007 129,710 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 129,710 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear running light not working

nearside wiper blade split

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained

Pass 11 Aug 2006 122,520 miles

front pads appear low,oil leaks,corrosion on rear exhaust,slight corrosion on rear discs,small cut in nearside front tyre,offside rear tyre worn on inner edge tread 2mm.

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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Y501 BEG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y501 BEG, 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 Y501 BEG registered?

Y501 BEG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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