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Y626 LAX

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 LAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 138,480 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 137,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 136,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 135,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 133,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 133,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,193 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaitor deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,880 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 29 Dec 2015 123,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,238 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2014 121,238 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,548 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,543 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 106,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,414 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 101,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 96,941 miles

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

two deep cuts in n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 87,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 87,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,793 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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Y626 LAX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y626 LAX, 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 Y626 LAX registered?

Y626 LAX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y626 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y626 LAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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