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P16 TJT

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 TJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 146,769 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated on Dash

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 146,769 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated on Dash

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 142,584 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 137,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,927 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 112,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 106,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,046 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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P16 TJT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P16 TJT, 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 P16 TJT registered?

P16 TJT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is P16 TJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 TJT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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