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Y106 TLK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,887 mi
Last recorded180,887 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 180,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 174,722 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 168,441 miles

Both rear brake discs are starting to pitt

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 168,432 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear brake discs are starting to pitt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 161,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 150,910 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 141,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 130,545 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 120,583 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 120,583 miles

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

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y106 TLK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y106 TLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y106 TLK registered?

Y106 TLK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y106 TLK safe to buy?

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