MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y48 RKU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y48 RKU, 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 Y48 RKU registered?
Y48 RKU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 August 2001.
Is Y48 RKU safe to buy?
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