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Y582 AOH

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,849 mi
Last recorded163,849 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY582 AOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 163,849 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle very rusty/corrison on under side

Fail 12 Nov 2014 163,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle very rusty/corrison on under side

Pass 15 Oct 2013 157,900 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 157,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 150,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

off side rear parking brake on minimum efficiency

Pass 17 Oct 2011 143,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 135,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 135,462 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 127,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 127,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,277 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 104,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 97,168 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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Y582 AOH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y582 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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Y582 AOH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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