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Y552 AGK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 AGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 68,491 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 68,349 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 59,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,313 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 58,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,921 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,921 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,783 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,427 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,059 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and n/s/r brakes fluctuating

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 51,549 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,660 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,261 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,637 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,079 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r side marker inop

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,351 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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Y552 AGK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y552 AGK, 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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What year was Y552 AGK registered?

Y552 AGK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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