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Y329 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,501 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,042 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 117,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 116,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 112,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,574 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,965 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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Y329 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y329 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 Y329 EJO registered?

Y329 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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