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Y946 BBV

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,002 mi
Last recorded161,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 BBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Light Unit Slightly Cracked

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Light Unit Slightly Cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 151,113 miles

both front fog lamps broken

engine starting to smoke when left idling

n/s front indicator lamp broken

o/s and n/s rear suspension tie bar bushed starting to split

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust joint corroded and very weak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 151,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front fog lamps broken

engine starting to smoke when left idling

n/s front indicator lamp broken

o/s and n/s rear suspension tie bar bushed starting to split

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust joint corroded and very weak

slight brake judder on both rear brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2012 141,894 miles

Oil leak

both front fog light lens are damaged

n/s/f indicator lens is damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,017 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 133,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 121,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 121,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,220 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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

Front foglamps x2 lenses cracked

Nearside front indicator lens cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 102,946 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,619 miles

FRONT and REAR Number plates delaminating

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 85,715 miles

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

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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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Y946 BBV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y946 BBV, 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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Y946 BBV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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