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Y366 XBK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,366 mi
Last recorded162,366 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 XBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 162,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 159,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 155,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 153,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 151,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,276 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 146,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,612 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 141,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 138,672 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs rusty

standard rear fog lamp switch inoperative, supplementary switch fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 138,672 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs rusty

standard rear fog lamp switch inoperative, supplementary switch fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,549 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND WORN

N/S/F COIL SPRING END BROKEN OFF

O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Fail 8 Jun 2015 135,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front coil spring end broken off

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 128,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 120,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 115,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre size = 195/60R15

Pass 19 May 2011 108,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner side light inop

Fail 19 May 2011 108,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner side light inop

Pass 18 May 2010 100,976 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn /lipped

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/r and n/s/r tie bars - bushes debonding

o/s/r inner tail light not working

Pass 5 May 2009 92,700 miles

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod upper joint dust cover split

Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod upper joint dust cover split

o/s/r and n/s/r upper tie bars-bushes debonding

rear position lights and number plate lights not working with ign off

Fail 1 May 2008 85,844 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 85,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 78,930 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r outer brake pad worn low(aprox 2mm)

o/s/r and n/s/r tie bars - bushes debonding

rear brake discs worn lipped

rear number plate marked

Pass 17 May 2006 68,981 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 68,981 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

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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Y366 XBK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y366 XBK, 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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Y366 XBK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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