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Y561 TBK

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,333 mi
Last recorded105,333 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 TBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,333 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)

both headlight patterns poor.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 105,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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)

both headlight patterns poor.

offside rear brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 100,481 miles

Handbrake release button sometimes sticks

STRONG ADVISE:offside rear brake disc corroded/poor condition

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2014 100,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Handbrake release button sometimes sticks

STRONG ADVISE:offside rear brake disc corroded/poor condition

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,048 miles

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

nearside front brake pads low.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,048 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front brake pads low.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 81,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp cracked

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,900 miles

offside headlamp cracked

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,467 miles

all 4 tyres worn/wearing on edges

headlamp patterns poor/beam deflectors fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2010 68,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

all 4 tyres worn/wearing on edges

headlamp patterns poor/beam deflectors fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,781 miles

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

rear nymber plate is in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,681 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Mar 2007 53,681 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,017 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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Y561 TBK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y561 TBK, 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 Y561 TBK registered?

Y561 TBK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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