CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y685 NOO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,863 mi
Last recorded171,863 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 NOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 171,863 miles

airbag light on

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 165,636 miles

air bag warning light is on

cover under front of vehicle damaged

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 165,508 miles

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

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

air bag warning light is on

cover under front of vehicle damaged

front brake pads are wearing low

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 160,641 miles

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

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)

offside and nearside rear wheels slightly out of shape

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 160,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear wheels slightly out of shape

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 152,806 miles

air bag warning light is on

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the edges

offside and nearside front lower ball joint boots are split

offside and nearside rear suspension link bushes are worn

offside rear tyre tread worn low on the edges

Fail 19 May 2009 152,801 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

air bag warning light is on

nearside front tyre tread is worn low on the edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the inside edge

offside and nearside front lower ball joint boots are split

offside and nearside rear suspension link bushes are worn

Pass 27 May 2008 145,317 miles

offside front flexible brake hose is split

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pad linings are getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2007 138,282 miles

air bag warning light is on

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 23 May 2007 138,050 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag warning lamp is on

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 128,320 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y685 NOO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y685 NOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y685 NOO?

You can check the full history of Y685 NOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y685 NOO registered?

Y685 NOO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2001.

Is Y685 NOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y685 NOO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y685 NOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y685 NOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.