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Y514 SJB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,335 mi
Last recorded171,335 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 SJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 171,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 170,355 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 144,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 137,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2012 137,275 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 118,020 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 118,020 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,510 miles

both front tyres almost at wear limiters

rear discs corroded close to mot limits

Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,932 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 106,932 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,897 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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Y514 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y514 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 Y514 SJB registered?

Y514 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y514 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y514 SJB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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