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Y745 BRD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,451 mi
Last recorded204,451 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 BRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 204,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 186,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 174,457 miles

Off side headlamp on with sidelamps

Service lamp on

Fail 27 Sep 2016 174,457 miles

Off side headlamp on with sidelamps

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,972 miles

Off side headlamp on with sidelamps

Service lamp on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 166,972 miles

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

Off side headlamp on with sidelamps

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 154,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 154,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 145,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 141,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,253 miles

Oil leak

rear pads wearing low

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Nov 2010 126,993 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 126,993 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,248 miles

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 tyres starting to distort

Pass 19 Nov 2008 108,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 99,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 99,691 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,905 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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Y745 BRD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y745 BRD, 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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Y745 BRD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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