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Y227 UCF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 UCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fuel filter rusted bad

Rear fuel pipes rusted bad

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipe rusted bad

Fail 1 Jul 2017 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fuel filter rusted bad

Rear fuel pipes rusted bad

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipe rusted bad

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O\s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,577 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2012 67,945 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear no plate deteriated

Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 55,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 49,012 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,516 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge just legal

Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,502 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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Y227 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y227 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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Y227 UCF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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