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Y521 MNO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 MNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 97,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,136 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 92,133 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,839 miles

Both nearside and offside rear arb link gaitors cracking/perishing

Both nearside front and offside front lower arm swivel gaitiors perishing/cracking

Both nearside rear and offside rear brake disc faces heavily corroded and deteriorating

Cover sills fitted

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked/not effecting beam image

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

Offside track-rod end gaitor damp

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone chips in screen

Stone damage to exhaust

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Both nearside and offside rear arb link gaitors cracking/perishing

Both nearside front and offside front lower arm swivel gaitiors perishing/cracking

Both nearside rear and offside rear brake disc faces heavily corroded and deteriorating

Cover sills fitted

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Handbrake travel

Kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked/not effecting beam image

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside track-rod end gaitor damp

STRONG ADVISE:Both nearside front and offside front tyres low outer edges

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside front and offside front tyres devoid of tread inner edges

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone chips in screen

Stone damage to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 74,820 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 74,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,748 miles

brake pipes heavily greased-not allowing full inspection

rear tie rod bushes starting to split away

Pass 10 May 2007 47,893 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,354 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 42,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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 MNO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y521 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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Y521 MNO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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