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Y68 RJB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 149,395 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

some wear suspension etc

Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 144,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

all brake pads getting low

exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,054 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust flange marginal corrosion

rear tyres marginal deterioration

Fail 15 Mar 2018 139,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust flange marginal corrosion

rear tyres marginal deterioration

Pass 3 Jan 2017 131,598 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 131,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread section

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 119,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,203 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 90,024 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing.....

wipers smear....

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear outer sidelights not working

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,886 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,144 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,904 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 53,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

sill covers fitted

tested in wet

Pass 18 Jul 2005 50,588 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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Y68 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y68 RJB, 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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Y68 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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