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Y541 MHD

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,243 mi
Last recorded118,243 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 MHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,243 miles

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cut.

Offside Rear Position lamp lens slightly damage.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,981 miles

Exhaust system started deteriorate

battery loose

o/s/track rod end dust cover slightly loose

Pass 11 Sep 2014 108,588 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust has corroded on outer layer

nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter slightly detorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust has corroded on outer layer

nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter slightly detorated

Pass 7 Sep 2013 102,442 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2013 102,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 92,606 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 92,606 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,008 miles

Advise front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,858 miles

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

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2010 74,858 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,884 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r inner sidelight bulp inop

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 595,785 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 59,572 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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Y541 MHD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y541 MHD, 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 Y541 MHD registered?

Y541 MHD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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