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Y92 BKM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,824 mi
Last recorded216,824 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 BKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 216,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 211,820 miles

Offside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2017 211,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested engine knocking (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 206,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 201,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 195,584 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 195,584 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 189,594 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 189,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 184,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 179,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension bushes cracking and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 174,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2010 174,988 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 171,227 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2009 171,227 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 167,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2007 163,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 163,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 151,669 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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Y92 BKM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y92 BKM, 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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Y92 BKM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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