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Y813 VDA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 VDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 117,171 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shock casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats stowed away unable to test seat belts

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,168 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake roller test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s shock casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seats stowed away unable to test seat belts

Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,077 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 68,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,774 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 35,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,737 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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Y813 VDA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y813 VDA, 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 Y813 VDA registered?

Y813 VDA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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