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Y365 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

235,783 mi
Last recorded235,783 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 235,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 231,344 miles

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 231,344 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 228,070 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% spare tail in tailgate not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 228,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% spare tail in tailgate not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 225,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 225,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 221,387 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 221,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 211,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 202,128 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 202,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 191,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 181,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 169,347 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 169,347 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 156,492 miles

corrosion on exhaust-not blowing

dampness on power steering pipe back of engine

nearside front roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

slight corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe-greased for now

slight fluffing on drivers seat belt

stone chips in offside headlamp

warpage on front and rear discs

Fail 4 Sep 2008 156,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust-not blowing

dampness on power steering pipe back of engine

nearside front roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split

slight corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe-greased for now

slight fluffing on drivers seat belt

stone chips in offside headlamp

warpage on front and rear discs

Fail 17 Sep 2007 145,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 145,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 133,972 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y365 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y365 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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Y365 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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