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Y521 CGF

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,338 mi
Last recorded124,338 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 CGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2010 124,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 124,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 117,781 miles

engine oil on minimum

front wipers beginning to deteriorate

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Apr 2009 117,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

engine oil on minimum

front wipers beginning to deteriorate

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,736 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 115,736 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 111,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 106,195 miles

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

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

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

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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Y521 CGF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y521 CGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y521 CGF registered?

Y521 CGF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y521 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 CGF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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