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Y256 VES

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 VES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,151 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,866 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,846 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,084 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 108,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,790 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 92,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,294 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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Y256 VES is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y256 VES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y256 VES?

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What year was Y256 VES registered?

Y256 VES is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y256 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 VES shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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