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Y919 WGN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,880 mi
Last recorded128,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 WGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 128,880 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 128,880 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,812 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,602 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 123,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tail gate cannot be opened from outside.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,932 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 110,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip has come off gaiter (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and smears screen (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 103,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 103,700 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 96,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 83,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,834 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,650 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,676 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,612 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,441 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,174 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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Y919 WGN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y919 WGN, 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 Y919 WGN registered?

Y919 WGN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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