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Y193 WGC

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,099 mi
Last recorded142,099 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY193 WGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexi deteriorated

front wipers smearing

nsf wheel damaged

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,026 miles

damage on nsf wheel

dark sunstrip fitted & chip in windscreen

nsf side repeater discoloured

osr brake disc shield corroding

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2020 135,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

damage on nsf wheel

dark sunstrip fitted & chip in windscreen

nsf side repeater discoloured

osr brake disc shield corroding

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,196 miles

damage on nsf wheel

dark sunstrip fitted

osr brake disc shield corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

damage on nsf wheel

dark sunstrip fitted

osr brake disc shield corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,360 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,232 miles

Nearside Front bumper marker light not working

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror defective

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

engine support crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to front crossmember

exhaust corroede

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 18 Jan 2013 92,108 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,406 miles

srs lamp lit

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,406 miles

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

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

srs lamp lit

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,181 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,063 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2009 68,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,904 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,724 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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Y193 WGC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y193 WGC, 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 Y193 WGC registered?

Y193 WGC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y193 WGC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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