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Y931 LDN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,742 mi
Last recorded141,742 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 LDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,742 miles

wiper linkage worn

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion to floor pan & boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS & os brake pipes under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower ns & os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 141,742 miles

Emissions not tested off scale (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion to floor pan & boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS & os brake pipes under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower ns & os (2.4.G.2)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,220 miles

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 103,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,006 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,003 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,354 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y931 LDN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y931 LDN, 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 Y931 LDN registered?

Y931 LDN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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