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Y264 WBK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 WBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,261 miles

number plates are in poor condition

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

rear brake imbalance

severe gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 113,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

number plates are in poor condition

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

rear brake imbalance

severe gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 109,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

front wipers slightly poor, noisy

nearside front coil spring rusty

nearside front headlamp wiper rubber missing

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint very rusty

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

wiper switch and indicator switch loose on column

Pass 21 May 2012 106,351 miles

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

both the indicator and wiper switch moving on column

exhaust system very rusty

front number slightly cracked

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly rusty

oil leak nearside

rear number plate slightly delaminated but not likely to be misread

Fail 21 May 2012 106,351 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both the indicator and wiper switch moving on column

exhaust system very rusty

front number slightly cracked

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly rusty

offside rear tyre perished and splitting also close to legal limit

oil leak nearside

rear number plate slightly delaminated but not likely to be misread

Pass 19 May 2011 102,199 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Indicator and wiper stalks move on column.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 97,029 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 May 2009 89,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 81,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 73,563 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 73,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2006 63,404 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

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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Y264 WBK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y264 WBK, 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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Y264 WBK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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