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Y502 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,984 mi
Last recorded124,984 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 124,984 miles

front cross member rusty

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chips on window screen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,823 miles

Front cross member very rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bullet wound to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chips on front window screen

rats been living under bonnet on top of engine

Fail 17 Dec 2019 122,823 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member very rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bullet wound to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chips on front window screen

rats been living under bonnet on top of engine

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door dosent open from the inside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chips on front window screen

exhaust system a bit rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2017 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust very rusty

front bumper slight damaged

under car rusty rear

Fail 21 Dec 2017 113,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust very rusty

front bumper slight damaged

under car rusty rear

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,231 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,231 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,994 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 93,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,440 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,132 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 84,132 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 80,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 80,474 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,816 miles

advise replace hazard swich

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,239 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking up on outer tread

Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,676 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 48,676 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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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Y502 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y502 MCN, 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 Y502 MCN registered?

Y502 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y502 MCN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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