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Y392 VBE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY392 VBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 151,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 151,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Bonnet not secured

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,410 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 139,767 miles

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

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

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

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

front numberplate damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust join area in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2015 139,767 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust join area in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 137,230 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear upper inner suspension arm bushes perishing

offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

rear exhaust join corroded and in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,885 miles

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

nearside and offside front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

slight weap from PAS hose

Fail 18 Jul 2013 134,782 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

nearside and offside front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

slight weap from PAS hose

Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,662 miles

airbag light on

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

nail in nearside rear tyre tread-tyre also perishing on outer sidewall

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

rear exhaust join corroded

slight weap from power steering hose

Pass 15 Jul 2011 128,280 miles

Airbag warning light on

Centre too rear exhaust joint in poor condition

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 128,280 miles

Airbag warning light on

Centre too rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 125,165 miles

Air bag warning light on

Slight play in o/side front anti-role bar link

o/side rear indicator discoulering

Pass 23 Jun 2009 121,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front droplink,gaitor split.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 118,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

nearside rear side marker light not working

trims fitted to both outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jul 2008 118,076 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

interior rear view mirror slightly deteriorated

nearside rear side marker light not working

trims fitted to both outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2007 112,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 104,534 miles

front brake pads low

small chip in screen zone A

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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Y392 VBE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y392 VBE, 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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Y392 VBE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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