MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
suspension parts corroded
vehicle underside corroded
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
front brake pipes corroded
suspension parts rusty
brake pipes painted up
rear exhaust corroded at joint
fuel filter corroded
rear suspension components corroded
n/s/f tyre on 2mm
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y688 FFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y688 FFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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