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Y195 UBE

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,193 mi
Last recorded112,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 UBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to exhaust flanges

Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))

mid section to rear section exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexible hose corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,305 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,811 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,807 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,997 miles

mid to rear exhaust corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 46,283 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 46,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link top rubber gaitor split

n/s/f fog light glass broken

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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Y195 UBE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y195 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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Y195 UBE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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