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Y485 WKL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 WKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 159,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Damage to outer tyre wall/worn out on inner edge 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,491 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 144,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 141,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,363 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 133,363 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,170 miles

o/s/r outer side n/w

Fail 11 Feb 2013 118,170 miles

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

o/s/r outer side n/w

Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,714 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 90,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2011 81,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,498 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 61,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 57,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 36,909 miles

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

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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Y485 WKL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y485 WKL, 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 Y485 WKL registered?

Y485 WKL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y485 WKL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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