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Y699 NOO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,734 mi
Last recorded148,734 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 NOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,734 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle + rear (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside bumper (1.1.A.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear top (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,251 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 142,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perishing in sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 96,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perishing in sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,362 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,743 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,910 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 56,910 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,593 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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Y699 NOO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y699 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.

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Y699 NOO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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