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Y183 FFS

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 FFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 124,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling body on lock to lock (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,142 miles

silencer box outer skin adrift

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,141 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

silencer box outer skin adrift

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,434 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,469 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 76,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 63,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,954 miles

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

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

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

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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Y183 FFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y183 FFS, 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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Y183 FFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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