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Y522 GBW

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 GBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 87,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

corrosion on fuel lines

exhaust heatshields loose

nearside front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre split in tread area

offside front foglamp loose

offside front orange bumper light inoperative

rear wiper worn and smearing

Pass 28 May 2012 84,506 miles

exhaust excessively corroded front to rear

Fail 21 May 2012 84,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust excessively corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,862 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,281 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 75,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 70,500 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R Outter lamp cracked (not affecting bulb function)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,447 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y522 GBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y522 GBW, 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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Y522 GBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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