2001 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · Y921 CBA
2001 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 94,295 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y921 CBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 94,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y921 CBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V40 (Y921 CBA) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
Y921 CBA Mileage History
- 30/06/202390,196 mi
- 29/08/202493,432 mi+3,236 mi
- 04/09/202493,432 mi
- 03/09/202594,295 mi+863 mi
- 03/09/202594,295 mi
Average of roughly 1,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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