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Y298 WAW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,541 mi
Last recorded182,541 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 WAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 182,541 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 182,541 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 170,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 170,016 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 154,896 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,529 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS COVERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,014 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 133,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,735 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 109,969 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 109,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,763 miles

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

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

slight corrosion of variouse under body parts

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,763 miles

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

slight corrosion of variouse under body parts

Pass 17 Mar 2009 91,333 miles

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

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

both front shocker tops noisey

Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,329 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both front shocker tops noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,890 miles

both rear brake disc outer faces corroded on outer edges recommend further investigation

rear registration plate starting to show signs of deteroiration recommend further investigation

Fail 31 Mar 2008 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake disc outer faces corroded on outer edges recommend further investigation

rear registration plate starting to show signs of deteroiration recommend further investigation

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,440 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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Y298 WAW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y298 WAW, 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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Y298 WAW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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