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Y385 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,768 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 98,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,033 miles

both front tyres are close to wear limits.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are close to wear limits.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,871 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 58,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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Y385 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc 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 Y385 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 Y385 EJO registered?

Y385 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y385 EJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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