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X808 VPJ

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,471 mi
Last recorded166,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 166,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2016 166,220 miles

Speedometer dial glass missing. (6.7.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. clocks incomplete (3.4.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing clocks incomplete (1.3.1b)

Upper Coil spring not correctly located mount (2.4.C.2)

Steering system fouling gear lever when changing gear. (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

sticker on dash - reflects off screen .

Fail 10 Dec 2015 166,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage caused by missing indicator (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to check as back seat fully laden (5.1.1)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

offside front, incorrect indicator fitted

roof rack insecure at offside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2014 155,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Dec 2014 155,993 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Nov 2014 155,279 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 138,164 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 137,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 126,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 125,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 122,373 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 114,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,002 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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X808 VPJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X808 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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X808 VPJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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