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Y646 YBL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,040 mi
Last recorded166,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 YBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 166,040 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 159,248 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 150,382 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 144,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 138,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 133,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 128,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,190 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 122,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 112,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 101,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,610 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 78,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 68,015 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 59,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 49,331 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,139 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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Y646 YBL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y646 YBL, 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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Y646 YBL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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