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Y506 MNO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,115 mi
Last recorded129,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 MNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,115 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front both front tyres wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out on inner wall and edge

Fail 22 Jan 2018 129,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Front both front tyres wearing bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on the legal limit(very low) (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out on inner wall and edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 125,889 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 125,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,237 miles

Centre Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively worn on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,237 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively worn on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal brake pipes deterioating

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deterioating

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,236 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal brake pipes deterioating

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deterioating

Rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,702 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,702 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,551 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,890 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2008 72,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 45,561 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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Y506 MNO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y506 MNO, 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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Y506 MNO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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