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Y554 AGK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,088 mi
Last recorded15,088 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 AGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 150,287 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,678 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner sidewall starting to split

small cut on n/s/r sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2011 117,413 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)

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

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

both rear brake disc rusted to limet

Pass 6 Jul 2011 117,413 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)

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

both rear brake disc rusted to limet

Pass 8 Jul 2010 107,409 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 107,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,499 miles

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

o/s/r outer side light not workin g

Fail 25 Jun 2008 84,757 miles

N/S No. Plate light dim.

N/S wiper blade deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F indicatoor misted.

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,757 miles

N/S No. Plate light dim.

N/S wiper blade deteriorating.

O/S/F indicatoor misted.

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 63,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres low and perishing.

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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Y554 AGK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y554 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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Y554 AGK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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