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Y933 SOO

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,170 mi
Last recorded166,170 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 SOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 166,167 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 162,544 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 162,542 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 159,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 156,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 154,699 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 147,617 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 147,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 139,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 132,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 120,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 108,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 96,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 85,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 70,100 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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Y933 SOO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y933 SOO, 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 Y933 SOO registered?

Y933 SOO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y933 SOO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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