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V40 GJC

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 GJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

oil leak

rear indicators faded

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 May 2019 111,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Both sides of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel long but has sufficient reserve. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. Both sides of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel long but has sufficient reserve. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 102,717 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 96,594 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

Pass 20 May 2016 89,423 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake performance figures only just met. It would appear that a brake service is required.

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2015 80,371 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 30 Apr 2014 70,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,003 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2013 56,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 51,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,503 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,547 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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V40 GJC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V40 GJC, 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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V40 GJC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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