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Y458 VOT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,669 mi
Last recorded95,669 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 VOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,669 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 87,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,201 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 67,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,859 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 59,159 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)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,414 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,414 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,718 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,718 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,266 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f disc is rusty on inner face

Fail 13 Feb 2008 45,360 miles

Chips in screen outside zone A

N/S inner C.V boot leaking oil

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Spare wheel carrier full of water

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,360 miles

Chips in screen outside zone A

N/S inner C.V boot leaking oil

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Spare wheel carrier full of water

Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,394 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,814 miles

Both front tyres worn down to wear bars.

Pass 11 Feb 2005 26,582 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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Y458 VOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y458 VOT, 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 Y458 VOT registered?

Y458 VOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y458 VOT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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