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Y581 AOH

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,621 mi
Last recorded162,621 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 AOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 162,621 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre section slight corrossion. (6.1.B.2)

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o s centre section slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

car battery poor.

fuel tank strap corroded.

rear brake back plates corroded drivers and passenger side.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 161,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 160,458 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 153,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 153,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 150,186 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 150,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 144,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 144,982 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,105 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 124,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 103,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,897 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 65,897 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y581 AOH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y581 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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Y581 AOH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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