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Y338 OHR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,336 mi
Last recorded159,336 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 OHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 159,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring hitting body on full lock (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake low effort

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 156,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top bearings

Fail 8 Dec 2023 156,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,410 miles

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

corrosion to suspension

front top strut mounts noisey and stiff

Pass 26 Nov 2021 147,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount stiff

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 144,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,097 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake wheel stiff to turn/slight bind

Fail 11 Nov 2019 140,097 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake wheel stiff to turn/slight bind

Pass 1 Nov 2018 134,594 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 129,847 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 129,779 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front slight brake binding

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 118,146 miles

nsf tyre close to 1.6

Fail 20 Nov 2014 115,782 miles

Gearshift (position Indicator )illumination inoperative.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/S FRONT TYRE showing uneven wear(SCUFFING )

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,782 miles

Gearshift (position Indicator )illumination inoperative.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/S FRONT TYRE showing uneven wear(SCUFFING )

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,935 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,834 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 73,568 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,226 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 OHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OHR, 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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Y338 OHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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