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X8 EJB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,283 mi
Last recorded57,283 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 EJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,949cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 57,283 miles

Underside Undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,359 miles

Underside Undersealed

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside coated in Underseal

Fail 30 Aug 2024 54,252 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside coated in Underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both front inner wheel arches and strut tunnels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car at varios points from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both rear wheel arches and near strut mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components except offside rear shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 51,689 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both front inner wheel arches and strut tunnels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car at varios points from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced visible in both rear wheel arches and near strut mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components except offside rear shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,502 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 49,464 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,502 miles

Rear all rear suspension component corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 47,500 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear all rear suspension component corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 43,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,302 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,714 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight distortion on left rear tyre side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,092 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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X8 EJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X8 EJB, 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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X8 EJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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