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Y604 RGV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 RGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at fuel tank location (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,820 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front head light cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear section both sides corroded slightly (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

mid section exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Front head light glass cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

mid section exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Front head light glass cracked

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes greased

mid section exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front head light glass cracked

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

mid section silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mid section exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not holed

Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mid section exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not holed

Pass 28 May 2013 61,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

mid section exhaust corroded

n/s rear indicator lens damaged

o/s front head light glass cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/e rear indicator lens has tem repair

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear indicator lense has a temporary repair

Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear indicator lense has a temporary repair

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,809 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,415 miles

Rear inner control arm lik bushes are worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,373 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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Y604 RGV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y604 RGV, 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 Y604 RGV registered?

Y604 RGV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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