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Y815 LUJ

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,298 mi
Last recorded204,298 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 LUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 204,298 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 204,298 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 200,670 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 200,670 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 194,026 miles

nearside front marker light damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 194,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front marker light damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 181,993 miles

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

both rear tyres worn/mishaped on inner edges

nearside front brake backplate corroding

nearside front wing corroding

offside front marker light in op

Fail 18 Jun 2014 181,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn/mishaped on inner edges

nearside front brake backplate corroding

nearside front wing corroding

offside front marker light in op

Pass 5 Jun 2013 168,750 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 168,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 155,978 miles

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

o/s/f top shock mount stiff when going lock to lock

Fail 19 Jun 2012 155,978 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f top shock mount stiff when going lock to lock

Pass 29 Jun 2011 144,621 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 144,618 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 132,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 116,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 101,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 101,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,197 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 71,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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Y815 LUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y815 LUJ, 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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Y815 LUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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