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Y688 FFS

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,461 mi
Last recorded39,461 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 FFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 39,461 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased / painted up

suspension parts heavly corroded

vehicle under side heavly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 38,803 miles

suspension parts corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,574 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 37,558 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r flexy hose metal ends corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension parts heavly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,131 miles

front brake pipes corroded

suspension parts rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,725 miles

brake pipes painted up

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,195 miles

fuel filter corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,860 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,676 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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Y688 FFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y688 FFS, 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 Y688 FFS registered?

Y688 FFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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