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Y141 SHR

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,663 mi
Last recorded113,663 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 SHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill/ wing heavily corroded

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 113,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill/ wing heavily corroded

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 106,210 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 106,205 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 92,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported above tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 92,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported above tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,723 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 88,691 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 88,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 80,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,991 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,991 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,799 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,358 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 66,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,837 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 57,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,846 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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Y141 SHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y141 SHR, 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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Y141 SHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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