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X802 VPJ

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX802 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 157,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 149,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 139,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 139,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,431 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 132,402 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,853 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,007 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)

corosion on front brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2015 117,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

corosion on front brake pipes

rear brake discs+pads worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,836 miles

corrosion on brake pipes/

Fail 14 Apr 2014 114,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes/

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,307 miles

corosion on brake pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 112,307 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,310 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front drop link slight wear

Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,880 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 102,878 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,423 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 96,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 87,688 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f marker light not working

o/s/r new brake pads fitted to an excessivly worn brake disc

Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 77,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,427 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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X802 VPJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X802 VPJ, 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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X802 VPJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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