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Y52 CGF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 CGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 88,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight movement in top mounts ,,rear brake discs corroded.

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 2 May 2019 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

slight movement in top mounts ,,rear brake discs corroded.

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 2 May 2018 82,380 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition ,suspension bushes perishing

Fail 2 May 2018 82,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition ,suspension bushes perishing

Pass 4 May 2017 78,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,056 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges and n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 12 May 2015 75,056 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges and n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 1 May 2014 72,001 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 1 May 2014 72,001 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 1 May 2013 68,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,018 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,124 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 54,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 54,105 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 50,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 28,118 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y52 CGF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y52 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.

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What year was Y52 CGF registered?

Y52 CGF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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