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Y744 MVT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 MVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,543 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,542 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,164 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,164 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 67,513 miles

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

front cv joint clips loose

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,513 miles

front cv joint clips loose

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,648 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,565 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,957 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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Y744 MVT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y744 MVT, 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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What year was Y744 MVT registered?

Y744 MVT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y744 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y744 MVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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