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Y915 GCL

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 GCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 116,164 miles

damage to front number plate, both front wiper blades split at ends, head lamp wiper blades split, glow plug warning light flashing on, slight diesel fuel residue around hand primer area,

dent to n/s/f wheel rim on inner edge, slighht pitting / wear to o/s/r brake disc. tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, o/s f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge. 205/50/16 87v.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 108,195 miles

slight dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

crack to front number plate.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/50/16 87v.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 108,195 miles

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

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

tyre size: 205/50/16 87v.

crack to front number plate.

slight dent to n/s/f wheel rim.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 7mm.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 102,984 miles

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

corrosion forming to both rear discs.

crack to front number plate.

hand brake travel long.

o/s/f fog light not working.

tread depths: both frotn on 6mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/50/16Y.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,984 miles

corrosion forming to both rear discs.

crack to front number plate.

hand brake travel long.

o/s/f fog light not working.

tread depths: both frotn on 6mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/50/16Y.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 97,683 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 81,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y915 GCL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y915 GCL, 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 Y915 GCL registered?

Y915 GCL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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