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Y927 MBM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,420 mi
Last recorded138,420 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 MBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 138,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 138,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,453 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 130,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,173 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 125,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,635 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,993 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge & becoming out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,427 miles

front brake pads are low

Fail 1 Apr 2009 83,427 miles

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

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

front brake pads are low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

very slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,627 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Mar 2006 52,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre under inflated

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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Y927 MBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y927 MBM, 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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Y927 MBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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