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Y566 NPP

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 NPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 161,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose in tray

some bulbs n/working in speedo

Pass 8 Mar 2011 143,426 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2011 143,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 123,713 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 123,645 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,878 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,561 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 76,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2005 63,776 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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Y566 NPP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y566 NPP, 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 Y566 NPP registered?

Y566 NPP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y566 NPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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