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Y252 RVY

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,166 mi
Last recorded110,166 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 RVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,182 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,242 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,671 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,439 miles

small hole o/s headlamp glass

Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

small hole o/s headlamp glass

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r door inop from inside and outside

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,365 miles

o/s/r door inop from inside and outside

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,221 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 70,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

unable to open o/s/r door from outside/ inside at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,672 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,672 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 56,886 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlamp has small hole in top right of glass(headlamp aim & light output not affected)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,886 miles

o/s/f headlamp has small hole in top right of glass(headlamp aim & light output not affected)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 42,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,302 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y252 RVY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y252 RVY, 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 Y252 RVY registered?

Y252 RVY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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