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Y204 YKM

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 YKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 161,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2019 161,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2018 140,399 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Offside headlamp damaged and deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2018 140,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit! (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Offside headlamp damaged and deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,132 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear suspension foremost tie bar outer bushes worn offside and nearside

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose close to excessively corroded

steering rack damp with fluid nearside

Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre under-inflated

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear suspension foremost tie bar outer bushes worn offside and nearside

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose close to excessively corroded

steering rack damp with fluid nearside

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to nearside rear close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to nearside rear close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,640 miles

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

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

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

Outer sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 87,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Outer sidewall damaged nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,712 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,431 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2012 57,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,438 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,424 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,096 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,783 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 40,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,799 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 29,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,077 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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Y204 YKM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y204 YKM, 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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Y204 YKM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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