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Y503 GEB

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,684 mi
Last recorded139,684 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 GEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 134,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front road wheel inner rim bent

Offside rear outer position lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 134,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front road wheel inner rim bent

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

Offside rear outer position lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,508 miles

Driver seat belt frayed

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 131,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Driver seat belt frayed

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 125,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 117,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside front fog light not working

Offside inner side light not working

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,627 miles

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

Offside front fog light not working

Offside inner side light not working

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 100,268 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 83,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 68,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,280 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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Y503 GEB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y503 GEB, 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 Y503 GEB registered?

Y503 GEB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y503 GEB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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