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Y557 UOT

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,354 mi
Last recorded141,354 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 141,354 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS AND ENGINE UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

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

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE REAR BRAKE PADS INSIDE OF DISCS APPEAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND PITTED

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Fail 15 May 2014 141,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS AND ENGINE UNDER TRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

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

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 31 May 2013 137,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 137,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 132,309 miles

backing on rear n/plate

headlight wiper blades missing

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 127,979 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,907 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,142 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

Fail 8 Jan 2010 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear bands

Pass 9 Jan 2009 111,509 miles

all 4 centre wheel caps missing

both front wiper blades split on ends

rear n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

rear wiper blade split

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 24 Dec 2007 104,181 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 104,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,835 miles

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

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2005 80,930 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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Y557 UOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol 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 Y557 UOT, 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 Y557 UOT registered?

Y557 UOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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