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Y338 EAN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 EAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 128,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,200 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,820 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,500 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 94,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,771 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 68,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,867 miles

Front Brake Discs slight Corrosion inner face

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

Rear Brake Discs slight Corrosion

Rear Exhaust joint Corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,867 miles

Front Brake Discs slight Corrosion inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake Discs slight Corrosion

Rear Exhaust joint Corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,855 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,377 miles

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

Rear seats fitted down, seat belts not checked.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,311 miles

Covers fitted over o/s and n/s outer body sills.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,311 miles

Covers fitted over o/s and n/s outer body sills.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,035 miles

F/o/s tyre tread starting to get low.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,609 miles

F/n/s tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,317 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,317 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,809 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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Y338 EAN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y338 EAN, 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 Y338 EAN registered?

Y338 EAN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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