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Y744 LJB

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,454 mi
Last recorded143,454 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 LJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 120,820 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,440 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,678 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 96,678 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 78,262 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,463 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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Y744 LJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y744 LJB, 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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Y744 LJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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