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Y627 EBW

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,319 mi
Last recorded163,319 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 EBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 163,319 miles

front wheels towing in excessivly

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 163,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts to hub loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts to hub loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front wheels towing in excessivly

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 159,723 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2015 155,060 miles

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

OS wiper spindle worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded but secure

Pass 8 Oct 2014 147,595 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded but secure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,139 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,788 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 19 Nov 2012 128,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s front and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 120,760 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,479 miles

Advise only... rear bumper has single amber light fitting too near and offside corners of bumper... both are not working.

slight lipped front discs

Fail 25 Oct 2010 114,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Advise only... rear bumper has single amber light fitting too near and offside corners of bumper... both are not working.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight lipped front discs

Fail 16 Nov 2009 109,052 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 109,052 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 97,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,829 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 69,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 66,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 66,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y627 EBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y627 EBW, 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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Y627 EBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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