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Y356 WKE

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 141,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 138,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 134,149 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 130,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,892 miles

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

exhaust system is corroded

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

possible power steering leak in the underbonnet area

rear brake pads appear low

vehicle battery is loose in it's holder

Fail 3 Feb 2012 125,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

both rear tyres are quite badly mis-shapen and cracking

exhaust system is corroded

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front tyre has a stepped tread but is heavily worn on the outer edge. The tyre is also splitting on the inner and outer sidewalls and replacement is recommended

possible power steering leak in the underbonnet area

rear brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade has perished

unable to adjust offside headlight aim correctly

vehicle battery is loose in it's holder

Pass 5 Feb 2011 119,854 miles

bonnet catch would benefit from some attention as it sticks in the open position

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to turn white

nearside rear inner sidelight is not working

offside front and both rear tyres have a stepped tread pattern. They are very close to the limits of wear though and replacement is recommended

rear wiper blade has perished

vehicle battery is loose in its holder

Pass 6 Feb 2010 112,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

power steering pipe damp

Fail 6 Feb 2009 107,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 107,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 101,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2007 96,865 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,002 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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Y356 WKE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y356 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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What year was Y356 WKE registered?

Y356 WKE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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