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Y265 PHR

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,186 mi
Last recorded134,186 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 PHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 134,186 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 134,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 130,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 130,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 125,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 119,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 119,068 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 111,545 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 111,544 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 104,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,760 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 79,760 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,325 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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Y265 PHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y265 PHR, 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 Y265 PHR registered?

Y265 PHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y265 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y265 PHR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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