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Y921 LAE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 LAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system blew out under brake test (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both shock absorber cases heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,917 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 82,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber heavily corroded

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,101 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,862 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,836 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2015 59,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,735 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2013 55,750 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 25 May 2013 55,718 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,392 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2011 50,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 26,592 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 26,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y921 LAE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y921 LAE, 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 Y921 LAE registered?

Y921 LAE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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