CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y137 EES

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,422 mi
Last recorded105,422 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 EES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,422 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,395 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,241 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,241 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,579 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y137 EES is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y137 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y137 EES?

You can check the full history of Y137 EES by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y137 EES registered?

Y137 EES is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y137 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y137 EES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y137 EES have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y137 EES. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.