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Y226 UCF

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,007 mi
Last recorded161,007 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 UCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 161,007 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 161,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 157,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 157,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 151,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 146,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 142,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 142,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,217 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 125,984 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,152 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

OSR brake caliper slightly binding

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 114,152 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 103,696 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 91,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,858 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 71,850 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2006 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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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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