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Y744 ONB

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,883 mi
Last recorded148,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 ONB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 148,883 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs very corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 140,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

corosion on rear back plates

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

general wear on suspension etc

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

surface corrosion on underside at various points

Fail 8 Aug 2013 140,084 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

corosion on rear back plates

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

general wear on suspension etc

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

surface corrosion on underside at various points

Pass 12 Jul 2012 130,800 miles

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

o/s wiper split, general oil leaks around engine, resecured fuel filter

Fail 4 Jul 2012 130,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper split, general oil leaks around engine, resecured fuel filter

Pass 4 Jul 2011 121,424 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

registration light required a tap

secondry side light out o/s/r

Pass 25 Jun 2010 110,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r secondary sidelight in/op

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft/gearbox seal area

slight radial cracking to o/s/r tyre

various chips in screen

Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r secondary sidelight in/op

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft/gearbox seal area

slight radial cracking to o/s/r tyre

various chips in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear pads wearing

surface cracking on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,059 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,167 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 76,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 63,468 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 ONB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

Y744 ONB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y744 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y744 ONB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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