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Y464 VOT

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY464 VOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 129,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 129,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,241 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,990 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 124,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,163 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,654 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,486 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,946 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,955 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,955 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,972 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,225 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,961 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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Y464 VOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y464 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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Y464 VOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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