MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
chassis rusty
exhaust outer skin corroded
front no. plate cracked
n/s/r side lens cracked
n/s/r tyre sidewall worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
chassis rusty
exhaust outer skin corroded
front no. plate cracked
n/s/r side lens cracked
n/s/r tyre sidewall worn
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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Y818 EEC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 Y818 EEC, 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 Y818 EEC registered?
Y818 EEC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y818 EEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y818 EEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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