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Y239 MUB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,085 mi
Last recorded149,085 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 MUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 149,085 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

suspension rubbers poor

tyers poor

wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2013 141,387 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 141,128 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 136,039 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 135,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 130,491 miles

offside rear backplate corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 130,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear backplate corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 124,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 120,688 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 120,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 114,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 107,356 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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Y239 MUB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y239 MUB, 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 Y239 MUB registered?

Y239 MUB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y239 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y239 MUB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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