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Y934 GFS

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,446 mi
Last recorded207,446 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 GFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 207,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lower tie bar bushes worn

both rear upper tie rods bushes worn

oversills fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 207,446 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lower tie bar bushes worn

both rear upper tie rods bushes worn

oversills fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 191,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear fuel pipes corroded

both rear tyres 3mm

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2013 172,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2013 172,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2012 156,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,180 miles

All brake disc back plates slightly corroded

All rear suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Partial sill covers fitted

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2011 139,180 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All brake disc back plates slightly corroded

All rear suspension rubber bushes slightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Partial sill covers fitted

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 122,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 122,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 103,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 95,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 95,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 73,239 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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Y934 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y934 GFS, 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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Y934 GFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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