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Y589 OTF

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,897 mi
Last recorded167,897 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 167,897 miles

centre exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 155,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2014 155,581 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 145,024 miles

action of nearside front door inner lock

Fail 13 Mar 2013 145,024 miles

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

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

action of nearside front door inner lock

Pass 7 Mar 2012 140,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 7 Mar 2012 140,584 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 17 Mar 2011 136,577 miles

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

Note: Both rear brake discs pitted but not considered weak.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 136,577 miles

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

Note: Both rear brake discs pitted but not considered weak.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,358 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,602 miles

Nearside 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y589 OTF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y589 OTF, 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 Y589 OTF registered?

Y589 OTF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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