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Y198 UGW

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,468 mi
Last recorded158,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 UGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 158,468 miles

Front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear trailing arm and tie bar bushes are deteriorated

The n/s main brake pipe is corroded

The o/s/r inner side light bulb is not working

The rear inner wings and floor pans are corroded

The sills and inner wings are partially covered

the n/s/r tyre has several cuts

Fail 6 Jul 2017 158,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear trailing arm and tie bar bushes are deteriorated

The n/s main brake pipe is corroded

The o/s/r inner side light bulb is not working

The rear inner wings and floor pans are corroded

The sills and inner wings are partially covered

the n/s/r tyre has several cuts

Pass 1 Aug 2016 150,412 miles

Ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear inner wings and floor pans corroded

Rear trailing arm and tie bar bushes deteriorated

Sills and inner wings partially covered

The n/s main brake pipe is corroded at the rear end

The o/s/r inner side light is not working

Fail 28 Jul 2016 150,411 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear inner wings and floor pans corroded

Rear trailing arm and tie bar bushes deteriorated

Sills and inner wings partially covered

The n/s main brake pipe is corroded at the rear end

The o/s/r inner side light is not working

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,761 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

several front ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

sills covered

the o/s main brake pipe is very corroded

the o/s/r tyre is very deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2015 140,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

several front ball joint dust covers are deteriorated

sills covered

the o/s main brake pipe is very corroded

the o/s/r tyre is very deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,002 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 122,002 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 27,153 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 UGW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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