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Y558 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,922 mi
Last recorded218,922 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 218,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light on

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 26 Mar 2012 203,538 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 187,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 170,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 170,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 152,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2008 130,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 130,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 124,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 113,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,477 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 112,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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Y558 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y558 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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What year was Y558 MCN registered?

Y558 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y558 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 MCN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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