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Y547 YGH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,527 mi
Last recorded37,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 YGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,527 miles

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

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

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

offside & nearside sill plastic covers insecure

plastic front bumper damaged on nearside corner

Fail 25 Aug 2016 36,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

offside & nearside sill plastic covers insecure

plastic front bumper damaged on nearside corner

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 29,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,152 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,142 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,702 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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Y547 YGH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y547 YGH, 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 Y547 YGH registered?

Y547 YGH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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