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W99 MST

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

131,494 mi
Last recorded131,494 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW99 MST
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,494 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 130,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 108,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 76,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear marker lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear marker lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,091 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,956 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mid section to back box joint corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,457 miles

exhaust mid section to back box joint corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,871 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,149 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,808 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,582 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 35,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,956 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 33,951 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W99 MST is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W99 MST, 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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W99 MST is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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