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Y148 RLE

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

245,375 mi
Last recorded245,375 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 RLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 245,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

light corrosion underside

Pass 27 Aug 2021 242,691 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 242,691 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rusty

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

Offside Rear rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2020 239,958 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded and missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2020 239,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Both rear brake back plates corroded and missing

Nearside Hand brake reading low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 236,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 231,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 231,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 227,138 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 227,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 222,812 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 222,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,817 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 217,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 213,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 213,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 212,545 miles

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 212,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 204,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 194,497 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 194,497 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 183,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2010 183,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 174,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 165,198 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 155,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 155,031 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2006 145,143 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 145,143 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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Y148 RLE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 Y148 RLE, 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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Y148 RLE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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