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Y585 MCN

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 MCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,217 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,736 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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Y585 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y585 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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What year was Y585 MCN registered?

Y585 MCN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y585 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 MCN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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