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Y128 NUB

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 NUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,507 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,166 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads wearing on offside outers

Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,166 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads wearing on offside outers

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,705 miles

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

alternator very noisey

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,705 miles

alternator very noisey

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,186 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,492 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 51,798 miles

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

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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Y128 NUB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y128 NUB, 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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Y128 NUB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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