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J999 SGJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 SGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2015 117,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on outside wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 97,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,663 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,908 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 78,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,385 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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J999 SGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J999 SGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J999 SGJ registered?

J999 SGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is J999 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 SGJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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