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Y575 AOH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Lpg 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,537 mi
Last recorded149,537 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 AOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 149,537 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 133,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,939 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r chassis rail has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2014 114,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 107,035 miles

n/s/f eiper slightly split

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

eml on dash

Fail 22 Jun 2013 107,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

eml on dash

n/s/f eiper slightly split

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,233 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 104,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,067 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 93,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,420 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,918 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 66,918 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y575 AOH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y575 AOH, 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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Y575 AOH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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