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Y189 UEE

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,944 mi
Last recorded216,944 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 UEE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 216,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen damage

Fail 22 Aug 2017 216,780 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen damage

Pass 2 Sep 2016 208,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 208,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 199,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 190,604 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 190,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 183,587 miles

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

engine often cuts out

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 176,324 miles

Slight play o/s front anti roll b ar vertical link

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 May 2012 176,324 miles

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

Engine stalling

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play o/s front anti roll b ar vertical link

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2011 169,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

offside front side marker bulb not working

offside handbrake arm not fully returning to its stop

rear brake disk back plates corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 169,502 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

offside front side marker bulb not working

offside handbrake arm not fully returning to its stop

rear brake disk back plates corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 160,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

recomend adjust handbrake

Pass 28 May 2009 152,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 143,809 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 143,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 132,293 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 118,143 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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Y189 UEE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UEE, 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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Y189 UEE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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