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Y748 KUJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,663 mi
Last recorded113,663 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 KUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very faded advise replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very faded advise replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 108,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 103,018 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 30 Mar 2018 103,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn low

Fail 27 Mar 2017 92,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn low

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,883 miles

Front both tyres are on 2/3mm of tread

Front number plate is damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

outer sills have covers fitted

part of the exhaust system is corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,883 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front both tyres are on 2/3mm of tread

Front number plate is damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

outer sills have covers fitted

part of the exhaust system is corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,451 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 40,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,492 miles

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

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

minor wear to front brake discs

nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner wall

offside front seatbelt has minor fluffing to webbing

offside front tyre has cracking to inner wall

rear exhaust flanges have heavy corrosion

unable to fully inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,765 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,954 miles

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light displayed

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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Y748 KUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y748 KUJ, 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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Y748 KUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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