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Y717 OLH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 OLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 141,826 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner both rear tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside sill is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 141,826 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner both rear tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside sill is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 130,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 124,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front washers poor

offside front outer sill corroded but not in a pescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2015 124,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front washers poor

offside front outer sill corroded but not in a pescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust is in poor condition

offside sill is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,357 miles

offside sill showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 109,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,510 miles

both rear discs are rusty

front exhaust pipe has a crack in it

Fail 23 Aug 2012 101,510 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs are rusty

front exhaust pipe has a crack in it

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,217 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,546 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,541 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2009 81,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,624 miles

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL..........

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,968 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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Y717 OLH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y717 OLH, 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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Y717 OLH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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