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Y538 ULC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 ULC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 146,507 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 141,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 141,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 141,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 139,345 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 139,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 131,110 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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 121,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 121,855 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 117,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 111,909 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 111,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,330 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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Y538 ULC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y538 ULC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y538 ULC?

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What year was Y538 ULC registered?

Y538 ULC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y538 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 ULC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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