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Y208 YKL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,378 mi
Last recorded75,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 YKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 75,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,182 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 74,182 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,854 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,709 miles

brake pipe greased

fuel pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,802 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,470 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 56,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,377 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

n/s/f tyre cracking.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,375 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn & corroded.

n/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,935 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f flexi brake hose rubber started to split.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 53,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f flexi brake hose rubber started to split.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,447 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,835 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,521 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,199 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,333 miles

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

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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Y208 YKL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y208 YKL, 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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Y208 YKL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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