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Y293 TRY

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,789 mi
Last recorded121,789 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 TRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 121,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 116,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 116,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits and cracks developing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 110,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splits and cracks developing inside tread and on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits and cracks developing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small splits and cracks developing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,778 miles

Front brakes hub back plates deteriorated/corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged driver door mirror ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,118 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front brakes hub back plates deteriorated/corrosion

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes hub back plates deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,182 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber valve stem deteriorated/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust silencer joint deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged rubber valve stem excessively deteriorated/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber valve stem deteriorated/cracked (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust silencer joint deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,838 miles

advise - drivers door mirror glass cracked/broken

Pass 28 May 2014 102,095 miles

advise - drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 May 2014 102,095 miles

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

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

advise - drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 100,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise - drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 98,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 May 2012 98,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 96,308 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,093 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 92,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 92,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 89,783 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 83,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 75,607 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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Y293 TRY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y293 TRY, 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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Y293 TRY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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