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X801 KOJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,236 mi
Last recorded125,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 KOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 125,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,910 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,356 miles

all four tyres slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,348 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all four tyres slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,194 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,191 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,909 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 108,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Jan 2013 107,538 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,535 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,469 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside rear side light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2010 101,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 101,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 99,556 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 99,554 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper split on end

Fail 11 Jan 2007 95,723 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,723 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 11 Jan 2006 93,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 93,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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X801 KOJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X801 KOJ, 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 X801 KOJ registered?

X801 KOJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X801 KOJ safe to buy?

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