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Y546 MJM

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,792 mi
Last recorded120,792 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 MJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,792 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,792 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,775 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,392 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f indicator misting up - water ingress

n/s/f tyre is of a lower speed rating than the other tyres

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,376 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

front numberplate starting to delaminate

n/s/f indicator misting up - water ingress

n/s/f tyre is of a lower speed rating than the other tyres

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,896 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,365 miles

cut on outer side wall / no cords exposed

Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 61,060 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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Y546 MJM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y546 MJM, 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 Y546 MJM registered?

Y546 MJM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y546 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y546 MJM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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