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Y553 MUD

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 MUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,944 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 63,944 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,427 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,360 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,345 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,914 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,912 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 5 Apr 2011 54,887 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tracking out

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 46,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,598 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,425 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 39,425 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y553 MUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y553 MUD, 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 Y553 MUD registered?

Y553 MUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y553 MUD safe to buy?

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