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Y916 YAP

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 YAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,789 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 124,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all rear (unable to check operation) (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear ( seats lowered and boot full - unable to check system) (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,227 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,227 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,671 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlight cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlight cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,622 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,195 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,608 miles

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

front registration plate cracked.

Pass 29 May 2008 42,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f cv boot leaking slightly

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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Y916 YAP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y916 YAP, 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 Y916 YAP registered?

Y916 YAP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y916 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 YAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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