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Y551 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,362 mi
Last recorded108,362 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,362 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,484 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 103,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,287 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,892 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 79,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

extra mirror in screen,slight fray o/s/f seat belt ,child seats in rear

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

extra mirror in screen,slight fray o/s/f seat belt ,child seats in rear

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,850 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing & has damage to outer wall.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,850 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing & has damage to outer wall.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,540 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,609 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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Y551 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y551 MCN, 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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Y551 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y551 MCN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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