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Y618 UBK

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 UBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fan belt squeaking

idle speed low

Fail 24 Mar 2012 103,490 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fan belt squeaking

idle speed low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s damage seal

n/s/f h/lamp chipped

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,083 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hole in nearside headlamp glass

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,083 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hole in nearside headlamp glass

offside rear outer side light not working

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,166 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage noted to n/s outer sill

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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Y618 UBK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y618 UBK, 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 Y618 UBK registered?

Y618 UBK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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