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Y986 AKK

2001 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

285,267 mi
Last recorded285,267 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 AKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 285,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 275,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 266,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear filler panel corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear filler panel corroded

Oil leak ()

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 255,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 255,271 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 244,254 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from engine

Under tray fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2015 233,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake disc covers corroded

wiper arms worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 219,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 203,970 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 186,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 171,870 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 171,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 155,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 155,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 139,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 109,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,163 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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Y986 AKK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y986 AKK, 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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Y986 AKK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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