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X482 VJO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,120 mi
Last recorded147,120 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 147,120 miles

o/s parking brake down n/s 165 o/s 78

Fail 29 Dec 2015 147,120 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s parking brake down n/s 165 o/s 78

Pass 30 Dec 2014 134,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 125,160 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 135,005 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 111,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 111,469 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 97,952 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 97,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,718 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,417 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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X482 VJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X482 VJO, 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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What year was X482 VJO registered?

X482 VJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X482 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 VJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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