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Y52 YMO

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,472 mi
Last recorded156,472 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 YMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both sides rear floor chassis rails heavy corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2021 154,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 150,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,821 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 138,011 miles

Advanced corrosion to both rear brake pipes requires attention

All rear suspension rubber bushes heavily deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, requires attention (3.6.B.4d)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint close to limit requires attention (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

both rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

rear brake application high requires attention

rear shock absorbers weak

slight dampness around o/s/r brake caliper requires attention

Pass 25 May 2016 127,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,765 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

some ovality on n/s/r brake disc

some rusting to rear underside

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,305 miles

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

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

o/s/r parking brake slightly low

parking brake travel

slight damage to o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 92,330 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level appears low

rear brake discs pitted

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level appears low

rear brake discs pitted

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,925 miles

both rear tyres age cracking and have cuts

child seat fitted

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear brake imbalance high 21%

rear disc lipped and pitted

rear suspension rubbers age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2007 65,786 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Dec 2006 47,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,652 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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Y52 YMO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y52 YMO, 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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Y52 YMO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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