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Y297 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,923 miles

Exhaust middle box is slightly blowing

Exhaust system is corroded

Near side front top mount has slight play

Rear brake discs are pitted

Vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,979 miles

centre exhaust box is slightly blowing

front and rear brake discs are pitted

handbrake travel

nearside front top bearing mount is stiff

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,743 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

nearside front top shock absorber bearing starting to seize

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 103,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 98,931 miles

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

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

air bag lamp lit

Fail 30 May 2012 98,931 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp lit

Pass 11 May 2011 98,300 miles

Suspect faulty top bearing on N/S/F suspension leg.

Pass 12 May 2010 94,887 miles

stone chip in nearside front windscreen

Fail 26 May 2009 88,310 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 82,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 76,206 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2006 65,183 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 65,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y297 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y297 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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Y297 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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