MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,871 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perrished
engine light stays on
fuel filter loose + smell off petrol near rear ( no visible leaks at time off test )
hand brake release leaver button sticking ( advise inspection )
hand brake travel high ( advise inspection )
near side rear outer side light not working
wind screen chipped
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres perrished
engine light stays on
fuel filter loose + smell off petrol near rear ( no visible leaks at time off test )
hand brake release leaver button sticking ( advise inspection )
hand brake travel high ( advise inspection )
near side rear outer side light not working
wind screen chipped
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y189 UBE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 Y189 UBE, 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 Y189 UBE registered?
Y189 UBE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 2001.
Is Y189 UBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y189 UBE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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