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Y428 YKM

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 YKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 7 years old deteriorated, and worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 7 years old deteriorated, and worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear Joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,444 miles

Exhaust centre to rear joint in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,443 miles

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

Exhaust centre to rear joint in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Both tyres perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,459 miles

Front tyres worn very low on both edges and perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 63,815 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Sep 2011 57,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges!

Fail 23 Jun 2010 51,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,115 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,567 miles

Offside front tyre getting low on outside edge.

offside front seatbelt starting to fray.

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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Y428 YKM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 Y428 YKM, 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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Y428 YKM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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