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Y541 OHR

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,239 mi
Last recorded127,239 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 OHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,239 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 124,858 miles

tow bar fixings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,351 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively fixings (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,869 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 118,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,087 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,504 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,420 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front number plate becoming faded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,419 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

front number plate becoming faded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,087 miles

both rear tyres split

engine light on

n/s/r brake pad low

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2016 94,888 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 8 Jan 2016 94,888 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,922 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)

engine light on

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,506 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

enging light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,699 miles

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

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

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)

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,873 miles

engine light on

o/s/r tyre getting low and wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,461 miles

engine light on

hand brake travel long

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,243 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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Y541 OHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y541 OHR, 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

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What year was Y541 OHR registered?

Y541 OHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y541 OHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y541 OHR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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