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Y107 TLK

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,464 mi
Last recorded168,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 168,464 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 168,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 125,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,158 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 104,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 90,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 76,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y107 TLK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y107 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.

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What year was Y107 TLK registered?

Y107 TLK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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