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Y668 SBP

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,843 mi
Last recorded136,843 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 SBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 136,843 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Brake hose not secrued and fouling hub on lock check. (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,886 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nearing legal limits

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,584 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 108,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 95,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,728 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,348 miles

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

all rear upper and lower tie arm bushes perished

engine management ligtht on

minor chip front windscreen

n/s/r brakepipe corroded

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/r front to back brakepipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight judder front brakes

slight judder o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,368 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,006 miles

chips in windscreen

fluffing along both front seat belts edges B post trims worn

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear discs lipped

rear no plate showing delamination

rear suspension side arm bushes split

Fail 30 Nov 2009 69,006 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

chips in windscreen

fluffing along both front seat belts edges B post trims worn

one o/s washer jet low

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear discs lipped

rear no plate showing delamination

rear suspension side arm bushes split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,764 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre showing small splits but no cord showing

rear no plate showing delamination

rear side arm bushes split o/s and n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

n/s/r side light in-op

o/s/f tyre showing small splits but no cord showing

rear no plate showing delamination

rear side arm bushes split o/s and n/s

Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,012 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 51,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,541 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 36,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 36,091 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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Y668 SBP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y668 SBP, 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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Y668 SBP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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