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Y529 SJB

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 SJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitting.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,890 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitting.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,262 miles

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

anti roll bar links slight play

both rear lenses cracked

front bumper insecure but not falling off

front dics lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 85,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,365 miles

front no plate cracked,front tyres worn low,offside rear shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,005 miles

front no plate cracked †some dampness at offside rear shockabsorber †front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y529 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y529 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 Y529 SJB registered?

Y529 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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