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Y995 AFV

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,411 mi
Last recorded167,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 AFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 167,277 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 160,784 miles

AUX belt slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 160,784 miles

AUX belt slightly insecure

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,922 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 154,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

center exhaust silencer corroded

damage to offside rear

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 25 Mar 2015 145,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 139,823 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in steering

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 7 Apr 2014 139,641 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to chassis and underside of vechicle

corrosion to meatal brake pipes

movement in steering system

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

unable to test hydrolics fully due to wet weather

Fail 3 Apr 2014 139,548 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

brake pipes corroded.

front number plate in poor condition.

underside corroded in places.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,366 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in steering o/s.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 126,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 126,322 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,071 miles

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

gearbox oil leak nsf inner

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,984 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,798 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,693 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 63,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y995 AFV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y995 AFV, 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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Y995 AFV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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