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Y544 MBL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 MBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 188,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 177,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 177,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 175,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 175,731 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 172,822 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 172,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 168,439 miles

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

offside rear coil spring not seated correctly but secure.advise further investigation.

rear exhaust pipe close to anti roll bar

Pass 14 Feb 2012 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 148,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 137,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 126,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 112,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 104,732 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 104,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 96,164 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
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Y544 MBL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y544 MBL, 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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Y544 MBL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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