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Y643 AVG

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,470 mi
Last recorded205,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 AVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 205,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 196,897 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 196,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 189,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 165,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 155,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 143,994 miles

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

wind screen slighly scored

Fail 17 Aug 2010 143,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 133,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,962 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 110,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2007 110,949 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Light scratches on front windscreen

NSR tyre close to limit and wearing out of shape

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

OSF tyre close to legal limit and has a slight cut in tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Oil leak

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condensation in front NS indecator lens

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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Y643 AVG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y643 AVG, 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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Y643 AVG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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