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Y52 FCN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,784 mi
Last recorded183,784 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 FCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 183,784 miles

Exhaust is corroded at rear

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 183,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust is corroded at rear

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 173,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 173,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 166,755 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on outer edge of tread

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 166,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear hub back plate heavily corroded

Offside rear tyre has a cut on outer edge of tread

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 155,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 151,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 148,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 138,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 134,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,818 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 132,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light one not working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 116,007 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2008 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,180 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,470 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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Y52 FCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FCN, 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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Y52 FCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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