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Y523 RBN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 RBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,358 miles

Ns rear brake pad is wearing slightly low

Ns rear lamp unit outer casing is cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os rear body damage

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And lower BUSHES both sides are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2025 98,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os rear body damage

Stone chip in screen

Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Os rear body damage

Stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 98,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,346 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,395 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 94,331 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 92,859 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,745 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,702 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,836 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 80,923 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 80,892 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,763 miles

n/s/f droplink dust cover split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,763 miles

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

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

n/s/f droplink dust cover split

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 68,941 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,634 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 61,104 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 61,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 56,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006

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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Y523 RBN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y523 RBN, 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 Y523 RBN registered?

Y523 RBN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y523 RBN shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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