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Y57 VBJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,585 mi
Last recorded154,585 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 154,585 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 149,125 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s front tyre getting low

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 May 2014 149,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front bumper damaged

o/s front tyre getting low

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 146,147 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 146,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake pads looking low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 133,020 miles

EML light on

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges / butr have stepdown treads

both rear coil springs fractured/ cracked at lower sections but seated correctly for MOT purposes but advise replacing both springs

engine mountings worn

n/s outer washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,398 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 120,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,687 miles

nearside sill trim lose and cat rattling

Fail 6 Feb 2010 110,586 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside sill trim lose and cat rattling

Fail 13 Jan 2009 95,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,022 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,655 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

rear discs showing scores

rear indicator bulbs showing slight discoloration

rear side arm bushes split

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,498 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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Y57 VBJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y57 VBJ, 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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Y57 VBJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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