MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
windscreen chipped
chip in windscreen
rear seats removed
rear seats removed
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear seats missing at time of test
Bonnet safety catch stiff & intermittently sticks in open (unsecure) position
Both rear tyres devoid of tread (bald) on inner shoulders. ADVISE REPLACE BOTH REAR TYRES
Nearside headlamp wash blade split
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside windscreen wiper smearing at time of test but view not seriously obstructed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
off side rear tyre tread slight crackes
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y749 GYA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 Y749 GYA, 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 Y749 GYA registered?
Y749 GYA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.
Is Y749 GYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y749 GYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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