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Y54 YOL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,641 mi
Last recorded113,641 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 YOL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 113,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 May 2023 113,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 May 2022 107,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,120 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,576 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,576 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,669 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,606 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 85,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,974 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,716 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,793 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking/deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 74,793 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking/deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,149 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre walls deteriorated slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre walls deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,436 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 64,436 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,012 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumber light len cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,531 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumber light len cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,472 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,849 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sight damage outer wall

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 31 Jul 2006 50,616 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight damaged side walls

Pass 21 Jul 2005 46,628 miles

Nearside 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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Y54 YOL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y54 YOL, 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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Y54 YOL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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