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X886 PJO

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,673 mi
Last recorded163,673 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 PJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 163,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2015 162,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 162,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 161,172 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 161,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 159,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 159,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 157,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 154,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 147,313 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 147,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 140,784 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 140,784 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2008 134,428 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 134,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 127,356 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 127,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 120,152 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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X886 PJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X886 PJO, 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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X886 PJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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