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Y116 TLK

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,521 mi
Last recorded117,521 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,521 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,327 miles

battery loose

handbrake high

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f drop link

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 108,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

battery loose

handbrake high

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in n/s/f drop link

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,508 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/r stabilizer bush slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs are slightly pitted

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Fail 26 Nov 2010 100,447 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/r stabilizer bush slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs are slightly pitted

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,180 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 94,170 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 87,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,255 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 67,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 59,295 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 TLK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y116 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 Y116 TLK registered?

Y116 TLK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y116 TLK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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