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Y566 MUD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 MUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 143,379 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 141,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 113,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,175 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 103,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,757 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 67,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 66,406 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 66,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y566 MUD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y566 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y566 MUD registered?

Y566 MUD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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