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Y658 EBW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 EBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 151,542 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 144,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 138,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,719 miles

corrosion to rear floor pan and inner sills

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear floor pan and inner sills

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 131,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

park brake travel high

rear brake discs heavily pitted

tow bar and mountings corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil level on min

park brake travel high

rear brake discs heavily pitted

tow bar and mountings corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 128,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 128,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,315 miles

rear offside and nearside brake discs worn on inner face but not weakend

Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,310 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 120,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 110,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 99,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 99,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,952 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 74,642 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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Y658 EBW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y658 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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Y658 EBW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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