MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes corroding
damage to n/s/r inner light lense
exhaust in poor condition
headlamp wiper blades u/s
o/s/f fog lamp broken
o/s/r tyre perished
rear suspension bushes breaking up
rear wiper blade u/s
slight play in rear roll bar "d" bushes
various body panels damaged
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
brake pipes corroding
damage to n/s/r inner light lense
exhaust in poor condition
headlamp wiper blades u/s
o/s/f fog lamp broken
o/s/r tyre perished
rear suspension bushes breaking up
rear wiper blade u/s
slight play in rear roll bar "d" bushes
various body panels damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
headlamp wiper blades split
n/s/r inner light lense damaged
o/s/f fog lamp broken
rear suspension bushes breaking up
rear wiper blade u/s
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
headlamp wiper blades split
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/r inner light lense damaged
n/s/r mud flap and arch gaurd hanging off
o/s/f fog lamp broken
rear suspension bushes breaking up
rear wiper blade u/s
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
exhaust deteriorating
headlamp wiper blades split
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/r inner light lense damaged
slight play in o/s/f roll bar link
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
headlamp wiper blades u/s
o/s/f fog lamp broken
rear brake discs corroding and scored
rear suspension arm bushes breaking up
rear wiper blade u/s
all rear suspension bushes breaking up
brake pipes corroding
damage to front bumper
exhaust deteriorating
headlamp wiper blades split
mixed tyre speed ratings
rear wiper blade u/s
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
all rear suspension bushes breaking up
brake pipes corroding
damage to front bumper
exhaust deteriorating
headlamp wiper blades split
mixed tyre speed ratings
rear wiper blade u/s
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NSF tyre worn on outer edge
OSR brake caliper slightly binding
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
NSF tyre worn on outer edge
OSR brake caliper slightly binding
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y226 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y226 UCF, 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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Y226 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2001.
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