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Y563 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,438 mi
Last recorded150,438 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 150,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 139,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,550 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 96,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light is on on dash

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,467 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag warning light is on on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,447 miles

front and rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,819 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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Y563 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y563 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 Y563 MCN registered?

Y563 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y563 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y563 MCN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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