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Y63 YOG

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,438 mi
Last recorded193,438 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 YOG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2024 193,438 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

All brake backing plates corroded and catching discs

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 189,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Front brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2023 189,694 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Front brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 185,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight injector leak ( No fumes in cabin )

Fail 29 Nov 2022 185,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight injector leak ( No fumes in cabin )

Pass 16 Nov 2021 181,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres becoming perished with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight injector leak

Fail 4 Nov 2021 181,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres becoming perished with age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight injector leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 176,931 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 176,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears excessively corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 171,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim beading damaged (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface pitted/rust. (advise renewal) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips/cracks visible in swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 171,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective outer glass damaged/crack split/loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim beading damaged (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface pitted/rust. (advise renewal) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips/cracks visible in swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 168,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer glass damaged/cracks (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in drivers view two cracks/chips. (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 168,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cracking split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer glass damaged/cracks (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in drivers view two cracks/chips. (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,906 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 153,906 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 134,414 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 128,433 miles

front droplinks/balljoints boots starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2013 126,574 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 126,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,574 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 117,267 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 114,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 104,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,911 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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Y63 YOG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y63 YOG, 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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Y63 YOG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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