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Y943 SOO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,946 mi
Last recorded143,946 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 SOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,946 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 25 Sep 2024 143,946 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Sep 2023 139,286 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 129,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 127,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear's (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 122,099 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 116,224 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 116,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 110,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 105,206 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 100,255 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 95,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 95,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 89,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 83,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 68,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,262 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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Y943 SOO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y943 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 Y943 SOO registered?

Y943 SOO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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