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Y617 VOB

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 VOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 87,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,439 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,439 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,026 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished on outer sidewalls.

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

N/S/R tyre has a nail in center tread area.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,297 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 46,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,535 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 39,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y617 VOB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y617 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.

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What year was Y617 VOB registered?

Y617 VOB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y617 VOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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