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Y539 AKV

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,277 mi
Last recorded143,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 AKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 143,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhausts deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2014 143,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhausts deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2013 138,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight play at offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 25 Jul 2013 137,925 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight play at offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,789 miles

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

centre and rear exhausts deteriorating

front bumper damaged at nearside

nearside front 195/60R15T tyre approx 3.5mm

offside front 195/60R15T tyre approx 3mm

offside rear 195/60R15H tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 130,645 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

lip on rear brake discs edges

front bumper damaged at nearside

centre and rear exhausts deteriorating

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

nearside front 195/60R15T tyre approx 3.5mm

offside front 195/60R15T tyre approx 3mm

offside rear 195/60R15H tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,559 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)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 123,559 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,797 miles

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

front bumper damaged at nearside

Fail 26 Jul 2010 117,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged at nearside

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 105,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 105,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 92,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,514 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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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Y539 AKV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y539 AKV, 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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Y539 AKV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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