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Y369 YOF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 YOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 140,001 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 136,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 136,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 131,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,487 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 115,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside Rear Tyre Wearing on Inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,328 miles

offside Rear Tyre Wearing on Inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,635 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 109,634 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 103,812 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N.S.F head light cover broken.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,812 miles

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

N.S.F head light cover broken.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,606 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 92,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,393 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,168 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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Y369 YOF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y369 YOF, 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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Y369 YOF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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