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Y248 NJO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 NJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,550 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 146,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 138,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 117,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,709 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 84,402 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,970 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,170 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Jul 2006 58,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,598 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y248 NJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y248 NJO, 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 Y248 NJO registered?

Y248 NJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is Y248 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 NJO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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