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Y607 VOB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,335 mi
Last recorded178,335 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 VOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 178,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 18 Jan 2022 177,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 176,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 175,702 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 175,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 174,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 174,550 miles

Fuel hose damaged fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 172,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 161,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 160,717 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 10 Feb 2014 154,156 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 146,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 133,131 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 125,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 109,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,447 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on innere edge

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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Y607 VOB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y607 VOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y607 VOB registered?

Y607 VOB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y607 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y607 VOB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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