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Y142 OHR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,062 mi
Last recorded210,062 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 OHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2021 210,062 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint excessively corroded and split, requires centre and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp deteriorated, light image and output just passes at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer n/w (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 202,537 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer n/w (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 202,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding sign's of disc and pads getting very hot (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer n/w (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 194,175 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and sidewalls cracked/perished

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 194,175 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and sidewalls cracked/perished

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 188,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 185,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 180,181 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

small chips in screen

Fail 31 Mar 2016 180,181 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

small chips in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 174,090 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 168,818 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 149,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 149,836 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 149,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,386 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 122,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 108,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 76,117 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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Y142 OHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y142 OHR, 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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Y142 OHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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