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Y152 URY

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,334 mi
Last recorded169,334 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 URY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 169,334 miles

Central Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 163,117 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 155,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 142,625 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 142,625 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 140,716 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 134,067 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2009 103,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 74,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,846 miles

both rear track control arm bushes splitting

off side front side light dim

Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,235 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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Y152 URY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y152 URY, 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 Y152 URY registered?

Y152 URY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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