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Y399 VEY

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,164 mi
Last recorded226,164 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 226,164 miles

slight leak from engine

Pass 24 Nov 2018 198,572 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn in inner edge

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 178,181 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust mountings cracked and perished

Pass 5 Nov 2016 159,879 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,749 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link worn

rear indicators discoloured

rear tyres almost to cords on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2014 133,685 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 133,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,550 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint dust covers split

both rear tyres lumpy on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on, indicating fault

Pass 16 Apr 2011 106,748 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,908 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 100,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 95,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,169 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 73,097 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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Y399 VEY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y399 VEY, 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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Y399 VEY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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