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Y579 GBW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank just meeting requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just meeting minimum requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has acut in tread but no cords showing

Nearside Rear worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 115,491 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places 195/60r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has acut in tread but no cords showing

Nearside Rear worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,550 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 97,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted/corroded

service lamp on ( service due )

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,063 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,063 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,714 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 front inner face of brake disc slightly pitting

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,533 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,729 miles

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

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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Y579 GBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y579 GBW, 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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Y579 GBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y579 GBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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