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Y157 LDY

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,895 mi
Last recorded193,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 193,895 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre worn low and uneven inner edge

Fail 5 May 2015 192,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 183,784 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 164,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 156,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 133,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,965 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 102,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 92,924 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 50,507 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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Y157 LDY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 Y157 LDY, 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 Y157 LDY registered?

Y157 LDY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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