MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
center and rear exhaust joint weak
crack in nearside of screen but not effecting view of the road
eml on
offside rear brake pads showing signs of overheating
slight corrosion on fuel pipes around tank
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side amber one (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm and low on outer and bad perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm in places and bald on inner 195/60r15 88v (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
center and rear exhaust joint weak
crack in nearside of screen but not effecting view of the road
eml on
offside rear brake pads showing signs of overheating
slight corrosion on fuel pipes around tank
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm in places 195/60r15 88v (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre perishing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm in places 195/60r15 88v (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre perishing
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively neither (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
service lamp on
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
service lamp on
air bag light on
vehicle due service inspection
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
air bag light on
vehicle due service inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
rear pads wearing thin
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y608 MBL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y608 MBL, 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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Y608 MBL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2001.
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