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Y575 YAG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,632 mi
Last recorded202,632 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 YAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 202,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 197,237 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 156,834 miles

advise handbrake cables sticking

Pass 8 Dec 2011 171,409 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 171,409 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing tread off advise tracking check

o/s front tyre inner edge no tread pattern advise tracking check?

rear wiper does not clear rear screen?

Pass 20 Dec 2010 159,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 159,267 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 147,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,886 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 116,423 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 98,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 83,342 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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Y575 YAG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y575 YAG, 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 Y575 YAG registered?

Y575 YAG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y575 YAG safe to buy?

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