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Y984 VDX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,726 mi
Last recorded160,726 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 VDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 160,726 miles

front pads about 80% worn

nearside front tyre worn 2mm

Front disc liped and off disc slighty disorted

nearside head light has stone chip

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

nearside track rod gatior spilt

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

offside track rod gatior spilt

rear disc very rusty on surface

rear pads about 60% worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 160,726 miles

Front disc liped and off disc slighty disorted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads about 80% worn

nearside front tyre worn 2mm

nearside head light has stone chip

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

nearside track rod gatior spilt

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

offside track rod gatior spilt

rear disc very rusty on surface

rear pads about 60% worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 151,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 133,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 119,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 119,959 miles

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

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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Y984 VDX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y984 VDX, 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 Y984 VDX registered?

Y984 VDX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y984 VDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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