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Y527 GEB

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,000 mi
Last recorded182,000 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 GEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 182,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 174,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

both rear brake pipes rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1i)

brake peddle rubber split

nearside rear tyre damaged outer wall

offside front fog light broken

oil leak near side front

Fail 8 Dec 2015 174,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 WR 16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

both rear brake pipes rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1i)

brake peddle rubber split

nearside rear tyre damaged outer wall

offside front fog light broken

oil leak near side front

Pass 5 Dec 2014 158,914 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges of both sides of braking faces

Offside rear tyre perishing and worn close to limit 205/50 WR 16

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 149,210 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 140,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 134,593 miles

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

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 131,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 131,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 127,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 90,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 60,162 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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Y527 GEB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y527 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 Y527 GEB registered?

Y527 GEB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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