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Y228 YNV

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 YNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,287 miles

bonnet cable frayed

low washer fluid level light on

Pass 11 Oct 2014 132,508 miles

Both front sispension top mounts worn but have no play

Near side front indicator slightly white

Off side front indicator lenze slightly insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2014 132,508 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Both front sispension top mounts worn but have no play

Near side front indicator slightly white

Off side front brake disc scored

Off side front indicator lenze slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 123,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 123,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

offside anti roll bar link is fouling subframe due to the a distorted anti roll bar

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2012 114,048 miles

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,161 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,123 miles

Front anti roll bar misaligned and Offside Link fouling chassis.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,123 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front anti roll bar misaligned and Offside Link fouling chassis.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,803 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,791 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,695 miles

O/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGE......

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,018 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,748 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y228 YNV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YNV, 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 YNV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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