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Y136 EFS

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 EFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,092 miles

Some general under body & suspension corrosion visible

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,992 miles

Some general under body & suspension corrosion visible

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,183 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear dust covers corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 64,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 64,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,123 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,824 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 39,756 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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Y136 EFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y136 EFS, 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 Y136 EFS registered?

Y136 EFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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