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Y544 LDV

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 LDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,623 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 151,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 147,760 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 147,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Burst Pipe on RBT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake Lever Excess Travel

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Marker running light not working

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Side Repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,966 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 145,942 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 137,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 126,020 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 126,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 115,375 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,770 miles

engine light on indicating fault

Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 87,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,506 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y544 LDV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y544 LDV, 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 Y544 LDV registered?

Y544 LDV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y544 LDV safe to buy?

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