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Y69 SRY

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,762 mi
Last recorded146,762 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 SRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,762 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush worn/weakening

perishing to front ball joint rubbers

rear exhaust flange corroding + front flexi section worn

some front brake imbalance + o/s/f judder

wear/corrosion to front brake discs - possible pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2019 146,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre on legal limit - recommend replace

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush worn/weakening

perishing to front ball joint rubbers

rear exhaust flange corroding + front flexi section worn

some front brake imbalance + o/s/f judder

wear/corrosion to front brake discs - possible pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,376 miles

front discs worn/getting thin + pads wearing low

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust flange

n/s/f tyre 2.5-3mm + worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge + perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre on limit towards inner edge - recommend replace

rear brake discs corroded/worn + pads wearing low

rear brake pipes previously greased in places

some wear to o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Fail 13 Jun 2018 141,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

front discs worn/getting thin + pads wearing low

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust flange

n/s/f tyre 2.5-3mm + worn outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge + perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre on limit towards inner edge - recommend replace

rear brake discs corroded/worn + pads wearing low

rear brake pipes previously greased in places

some wear to o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 22 May 2017 135,782 miles

both front lower ball joint rubber boots perishing

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

front discs worn

front lower engine mount splitting

some offside front foot brake judder

Fail 22 May 2017 135,782 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower ball joint rubber boots perishing

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

front discs worn

front lower engine mount splitting

some offside front foot brake judder

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,335 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes weak - recommend replace

both rear upper control arms inner bushes weak - recommend replace

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

front lower engine mount starting to split

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge near limit - recommend replace

small crack to front registration plate

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,558 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

rear upper control arm inner bushes worn/weakening

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,100 miles

air bag light not working ?

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

very slight play in n/s/f drop link

wear/separating to rear upper and lower control arm bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2013 105,903 miles

n/s/f tyre = 2mm + slight cracking to inner side wall

rear upper control arms inner bushes separating/heavily worn

separating to rear lower control arm outer bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,284 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

n/s/r upper control arm inner bush worn/separating + o/s/r slightly

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

rear lower control arm inner bushes separating

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,327 miles

o/s/r brake discs corroded

slight perishing to fornt brake hoses

some separating to rear control arm bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,847 miles

n/s/r indicator fading colour

perishing to n/s/f brake hose

rear lower outer control arm bushes separating

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,705 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating/getting weak

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside rear upper control arm inner bush seperating

surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,617 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front fog lamp broke o/s

Fail 8 Mar 2007 68,613 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust sensor wire hanging loose under vehicle if gets broken will effect exhaust emmisions

front exhaust manifold joint one bolt missing but not blowing at test

n/s front fog light lens broken

n/s o/s front brake pads starting to wear slightly thin

no water coming out rear wash wipe

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,280 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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Y69 SRY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y69 SRY, 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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Y69 SRY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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