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Y607 NWL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,049 mi
Last recorded61,049 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 NWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 61,049 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 61,048 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 57,282 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode over rear suspension

Fail 5 May 2015 57,282 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode over rear suspension

Pass 16 May 2014 52,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,119 miles

crack to n/s of windscreen

Fail 10 May 2013 49,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

crack to n/s of windscreen

Pass 14 May 2012 44,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 44,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

indicator and wiper switch unit is loose

Pass 20 May 2011 40,624 miles

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer wall

n/s/r tyre old and very cracked

rear number plate started to fade

Pass 17 May 2010 36,247 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 33,179 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,189 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advice both rear tyres starting to brake up and perish

Pass 17 May 2006 26,444 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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Y607 NWL 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 68.8%.

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 Y607 NWL, 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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Y607 NWL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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