2001 VOLVO V401.8L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2001 VOLVO V40 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1783cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 104,913.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1783cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2001 Volvo V40 (Y174 CVV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2023 to December 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 15 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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Buyer's Guide
AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.
Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution unless you are a mechanically-minded buyer. While the mileage is moderate, the MOT history shows a persistent pattern of significant corrosion and recurring mechanical failures that suggest deferred maintenance and structural neglect.
Before purchasing, a thorough underbody inspection is non-negotiable. The history repeatedly mentions de-corroded brake pipes and fuel support straps; you must ensure these have been replaced rather than just painted or grease to hide rust. Pay close attention to the suspension, as the car has suffered from broken coil springs and worn bushes multiple times, which are expensive to rectify correctly.
Check for a full service history, specifically looking for oil changes and fluid replacements. Given the failure for carbon monoxide emissions in 2024, the engine's health and exhaust system should be verified by a professional. Negotiate significantly based on the immediate work required for the rear brake discs, brake hoses, and the parking brake system noted in the most recent inspections.
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Data Sources
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