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Y228 AFP

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,138 mi
Last recorded179,138 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 AFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 179,138 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow between catalyst and centre joint and the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 Cracked and splitting in tread and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 179,137 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow between catalyst and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 Cracked and splitting in tread and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 170,542 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, suspension, underbody and brake pipes

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 162,043 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 156,634 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 156,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,323 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 138,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front headlight reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 120,800 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 120,795 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both sides front tyres on legal limit, bald on inner tread shoulders

Pass 8 Sep 2011 106,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 88,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section condition deteriorated

headlamp washer blades incomplete

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section condition deteriorated

headlamp washer blades incomplete

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,930 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,930 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,669 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 64,669 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,333 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 59,333 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y228 AFP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y228 AFP, 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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Y228 AFP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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