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Y396 TLF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,430 mi
Last recorded91,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 TLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,430 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,158 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,795 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 48,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,329 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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Y396 TLF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y396 TLF, 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 Y396 TLF registered?

Y396 TLF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y396 TLF safe to buy?

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