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Y282 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,791 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes poor condition

slight travel footbrake

Fail 13 Apr 2015 74,791 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,563 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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Y282 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y282 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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What year was Y282 EJO registered?

Y282 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y282 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y282 EJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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