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Y234 NCA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

224,535 mi
Last recorded224,535 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 NCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 224,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 219,651 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2023 219,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2022 214,126 miles

offside front wing corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 204,577 miles

offside rear floor corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2021 204,566 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear floor corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2020 198,973 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2019 194,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 190,083 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 183,593 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 176,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 176,149 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 169,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 163,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 159,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 147,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs very worn

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 141,548 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 141,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 135,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 119,961 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 119,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 111,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 May 2006 102,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
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Y234 NCA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y234 NCA, 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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What year was Y234 NCA registered?

Y234 NCA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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