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Y567 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,120 mi
Last recorded172,120 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 172,120 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside front top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 172,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside front top mount is worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside front top mount is worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 162,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 156,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 160,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 149,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged WEBBING DAMAGED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 149,349 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission DRIVESHAFT GAITER/ OIL SEAL AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT & SHOWING INNER CORDS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CHASSIS & TO FLEXI HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged WEBBING DAMAGED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,568 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 140,568 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 137,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,082 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 129,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,242 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 116,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,227 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,484 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 98,481 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 79,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 59,379 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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Y567 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y567 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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Y567 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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