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Y116 PLB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 PLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,828 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 114,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,967 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 96,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine mangement light stays on.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangment light on.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 90,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangment light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,951 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f indicator lens slightly cracked

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2010 76,951 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f indicator lens slightly cracked

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,468 miles

unable too see front pads through wheels properly.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable too see front pads through wheels properly.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,137 miles

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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Y116 PLB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y116 PLB, 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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Y116 PLB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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