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Y544 KHB

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

158,062 mi
Last recorded158,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 KHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 158,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 157,568 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,597 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,115 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 154,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 151,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,422 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,146 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres how inner tyre distortion

underside of car covered in fresh underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,149 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 118,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 111,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 22 Jan 2014 108,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jan 2013 97,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 97,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 82,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,680 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,680 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 50,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,424 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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Y544 KHB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y544 KHB, 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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Y544 KHB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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