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Y124 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,838 mi
Last recorded183,838 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 183,838 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f side marker broken

Fail 27 Feb 2014 183,838 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f side marker broken

Pass 1 Mar 2013 173,380 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake high

item removed from drivers view prior to testing

o/s/f side marker lens broken

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 173,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake high

item removed from drivers view prior to testing

o/s/f side marker lens broken

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 162,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

head light washers inop

head light wipers inop

washer water low indcator on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 150,209 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 150,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wear to o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2009 138,260 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 138,249 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 129,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,346 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 103,112 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 103,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 89,285 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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Y124 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y124 EJO, 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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Y124 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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