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Y926 WGN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,488 mi
Last recorded136,488 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 WGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 136,488 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2022 136,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 131,339 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,844 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clip to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between fuel tank and chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,442 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,252 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,214 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,128 miles

Offside Front 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.

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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Y926 WGN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y926 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 Y926 WGN registered?

Y926 WGN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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