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Y656 KMO

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,966 mi
Last recorded110,966 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 KMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 110,966 miles

exhaust corroded

tick over fast

Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,966 miles

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

exhaust corroded

tick over fast

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,680 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,297 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,901 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,901 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,184 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside drop link dust covers poor

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside headlamp reflector loose

Fail 7 Jul 2017 109,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside drop link dust covers poor

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside headlamp reflector loose

Pass 11 Jul 2016 107,692 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2016 107,692 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,455 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 106,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 104,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,189 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,187 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,187 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,359 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,712 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 76,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 57,768 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 57,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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Y656 KMO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y656 KMO, 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 Y656 KMO registered?

Y656 KMO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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