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Y133 REE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,352 mi
Last recorded124,352 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 REE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,352 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 124,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on minimum standard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on minimum standard (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath of vehicle not excessive

rear floor excessive corrosion not within percribed area

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 117,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on minimum standard (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on minimum standard (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath of vehicle not excessive

rear floor excessive corrosion not within percribed area

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 104,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 92,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind found when rotated by hand

Rattle on engine

Fail 3 Apr 2020 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind found when rotated by hand

Rattle on engine

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,492 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 67,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,953 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,564 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,852 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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Y133 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y133 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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Y133 REE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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