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Y502 SJB

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,924 mi
Last recorded241,924 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 SJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 241,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 213,124 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 213,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 185,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 184,787 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 151,192 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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Y502 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y502 SJB, 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 Y502 SJB registered?

Y502 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y502 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 SJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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