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Y553 AGK

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,791 mi
Last recorded190,791 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 AGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 190,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 171,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 152,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 133,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,307 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 128,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,649 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 121,649 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advisory.both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

advisory.nearside front suspension top mounting,slight harshness noted in operation.advise attention.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 114,389 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advisory.both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

advisory.nearside front suspension top mounting,slight harshness noted in operation.advise attention.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 108,563 miles

advisory.nearside front suspension top mounting slightly harsh,lock to lock.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 108,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advisory.nearside front suspension top mounting slightly harsh,lock to lock.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,937 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 76,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,020 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 55,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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Y553 AGK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y553 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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Y553 AGK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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