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Y749 EAH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 EAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 86,956 miles

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

OUTER SILLS PLATIC COVERS ON.

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 86,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

OUTER SILLS PLATIC COVERS ON.

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 80,336 miles

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

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Fail 22 May 2012 80,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Pass 24 May 2011 72,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 72,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel tank retaining strap corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2010 65,307 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,307 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

poor reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,660 miles

poor reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,859 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,744 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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Y749 EAH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y749 EAH, 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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Y749 EAH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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