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Y816 VBJ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,841 mi
Last recorded147,841 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 147,841 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak return pipe from radiator to header tank ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 147,171 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Lack of reserve travel - only just met requirements - needs adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres show signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 147,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Lack of reserve travel - only just met requirements - needs adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres show signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 146,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 146,321 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pipe broken (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 142,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 139,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,111 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 133,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,685 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,685 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,594 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,335 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,497 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 98,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2011 94,410 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2010 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front pads 50%

handbrake travel long

Pass 15 May 2010 91,904 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads 50%

handbrake travel long

Pass 23 May 2009 88,700 miles

O/S REAR TYRE-WALL CRACKING. Thanx.

Pass 21 May 2008 83,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 80,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 76,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y816 VBJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y816 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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Y816 VBJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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