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Y749 GYA

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,430 mi
Last recorded175,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 175,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Sep 2015 150,018 miles

chip in windscreen

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,743 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,392 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,534 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,656 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 56,518 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,518 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,552 miles

off side rear tyre tread slight crackes

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,130 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 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.

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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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