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Y216 WEY

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,743 mi
Last recorded126,743 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 WEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 115,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 111,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 111,529 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,961 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,335 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 62,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,541 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 48,541 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y216 WEY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y216 WEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y216 WEY registered?

Y216 WEY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y216 WEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y216 WEY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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