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Y563 MUD

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 MUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,798 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has 2 x small cuts in tread

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts

Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has 2 x small cuts in tread

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,586 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,004 miles

slight misting of oil around n/s/f drive shaft seal

small crack in front number plate

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

lower engine cover fitted

offside outer tail light not working

outer sill mouldings fitted

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 35,879 miles

chip in screen

Fail 22 Jun 2005 35,879 miles

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

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

chip in screen

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 MUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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Y563 MUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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