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Y198 UBE

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 UBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper marker light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps have condensasion

modified wheels and suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front caliper modified

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front caliper modified

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 95,949 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

over sills fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2008 90,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

over sills fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,422 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 82,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,644 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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Y198 UBE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y198 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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Y198 UBE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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