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Y975 VGK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,865 mi
Last recorded199,865 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 VGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 199,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 190,511 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 190,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 182,664 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 174,758 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 174,758 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 169,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 169,073 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 162,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 154,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 154,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 146,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 146,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 138,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 124,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 117,051 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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Y975 VGK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y975 VGK, 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 Y975 VGK registered?

Y975 VGK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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