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Y581 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,541 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,332 miles

light under body corrosion

offside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 1 Aug 2016 122,210 miles

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

light under body corrosion

offside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,224 miles

O/S/R coil spring cracked at bottom but seated correctly.

Stone chips in rest of swept area less than a\ 40mm diameter circle(1mm)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F parking light out.

O/S/R coil spring cracked at bottom but seated correctly.

Stone chips in rest of swept area less than a\ 40mm diameter circle(1mm)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,999 miles

Front and rear No. plates deteriating.

O/S/R inner tail light out.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,118 miles

O/S/F parking light out.

Slight leak on O/S/F inner drive shaft boot.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,184 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,343 miles

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

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2006 26,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y581 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MCN, 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 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2001.

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