MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all rear metal brake pipes corroded in various sections
slight corrosion on front cross-member
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all rear metal brake pipes corroded in various sections
n/s/f brake back plate corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
surface rust throughout under rear of vehicle
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
washers frozen
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s front tyre wear
n/s rear tyre wear
o/s front tyre wear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake inbalance
o/s and n/s headlight aim high
o/s front side light inoperative
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y108 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y108 REE, 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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Y108 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2001.
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