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Y107 OJL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,425 mi
Last recorded128,425 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 OJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 128,425 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 6 Aug 2025 119,874 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,864 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lamp holed

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,432 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,751 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,991 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 56,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 50,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,998 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 17 May 2010 42,998 miles

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

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 20 May 2009 39,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 39,372 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 36,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,561 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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Y107 OJL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y107 OJL, 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 Y107 OJL registered?

Y107 OJL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y107 OJL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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