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Y992 KDV

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,934 mi
Last recorded198,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 KDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 198,934 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 190,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear tires age cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jan 2018 190,599 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism on caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear tires age cracked and perished

Pass 17 Dec 2016 184,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under tryas fitted

offside front outer cv boot signs of greese loss but no obvious cuts / tears

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Dec 2015 175,024 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front road wheel of a different size

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 175,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 16 inch fitted all others are 15 inch (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front road wheel of a different size

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 165,566 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,677 miles

n/s rear tyre out of shape slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2013 156,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 27 Dec 2012 148,148 miles

advise rear brake inspection.....

n/s/r brake pipe corroding.....

wet test.....

Pass 10 Dec 2011 140,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 129,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advanced wear front and rear brake disces

Pass 23 Dec 2009 121,979 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 Dec 2009 121,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,195 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 100,959 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,136 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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Y992 KDV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y992 KDV, 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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Y992 KDV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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