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Y186 YKL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,622 mi
Last recorded102,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 YKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,390 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 91,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,371 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,316 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,471 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,675 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,902 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 47,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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Y186 YKL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y186 YKL, 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 Y186 YKL registered?

Y186 YKL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y186 YKL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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