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Y608 MBL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 MBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 109,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,761 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 106,759 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively neither (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 104,561 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,561 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 101,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,219 miles

air bag light on

vehicle due service inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2012 99,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,929 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 95,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,212 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,298 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 72,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,307 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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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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