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Y343 WKE

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 112,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear very corroded leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps side lamp in bumper (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer top lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 109,902 miles

Central Exhaust very corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lamp missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very low on side on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 109,902 miles

Central Exhaust very corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lamp missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very low on side on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,270 miles

Central (exhaust ) corroded/rusty front to rear (no leaks)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,270 miles

Central (exhaust ) corroded/rusty front to rear (no leaks)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working /head lamp aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged lead on anti-roll bar (3.4.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,461 miles

Centre Front EML on

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,461 miles

Centre Front EML on

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,989 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to crack

whole exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to crack

whole exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to crack but have no play

whole exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,027 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2010 73,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,034 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,408 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 62,408 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,196 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,196 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2005 40,784 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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Y343 WKE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y343 WKE, 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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Y343 WKE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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