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Y36 TMO

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,311 mi
Last recorded119,311 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 TMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,005 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,005 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,380 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,365 miles

both front flexable brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 53,258 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 50,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 50,893 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,611 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,611 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,724 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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Y36 TMO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y36 TMO, 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 Y36 TMO registered?

Y36 TMO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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