MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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)
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
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake discs are slightly pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y527 GEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y527 GEB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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