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Y36 AGJ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,779 mi
Last recorded155,779 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 AGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 155,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

inner rear brake pads not seen

n/s and o/s front ball joint rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake lever has slightly restricted free movement

o/s/r n/s/r brake backing plates excessively deteriorated and parts missing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2014 155,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

inner rear brake pads not seen

n/s and o/s front ball joint rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake lever has slightly restricted free movement

o/s/r n/s/r brake backing plates excessively deteriorated and parts missing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 147,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to bottoms of both doors(front)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f track rod end rubber seal perished

rear discs starting to pit

roof spoiler loose

small amount of play steering rack inner ends

Pass 20 Jun 2012 138,392 miles

cat slow to react

handbrake has long travel

Pass 21 Jun 2011 128,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 105,026 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 102,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 96,295 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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Y36 AGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y36 AGJ, 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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Y36 AGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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