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Y635 MCB

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 MCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,028 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,028 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 93,181 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,293 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,242 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,989 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,092 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,092 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,908 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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Y635 MCB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 Y635 MCB, 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 Y635 MCB registered?

Y635 MCB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y635 MCB safe to buy?

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