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Y502 SGV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 SGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,260 miles

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Offside Rear tyre warn inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working marker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking resevoir bottle leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear wiper blade needs replacing

Offside Rear tyre warn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2017 127,367 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 127,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/65 /r15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,249 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 112,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,042 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012
Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,179 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 78,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,729 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,742 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,969 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
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Y502 SGV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y502 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

Y502 SGV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y502 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 SGV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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