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Y574 WST

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,953 mi
Last recorded75,953 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 WST
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 75,953 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes painted with a substance

N/s/r brake back plate corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/r chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 72,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 66,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 66,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2009 59,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both tank straps rusty

Pass 12 May 2008 54,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 45,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 14 Mar 2006 36,002 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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Y574 WST is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y574 WST, 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 Y574 WST registered?

Y574 WST is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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