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Y885 KAG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,065 mi
Last recorded135,065 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 KAG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,065 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2024 135,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 127,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 118,579 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,234 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 109,120 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 92,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre mishapen

Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,633 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre mishapen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,155 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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Y885 KAG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y885 KAG, 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 Y885 KAG registered?

Y885 KAG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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