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Y103 OMO

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,171 mi
Last recorded178,171 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 OMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 178,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 178,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 177,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 174,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 170,205 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 170,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 168,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 166,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 165,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 160,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 151,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 144,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 138,679 miles

left front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 131,277 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 131,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake Discs are Worn

Pass 5 May 2009 124,028 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 123,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 117,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 108,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 102,229 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y103 OMO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y103 OMO, 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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Y103 OMO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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