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Y87 EJO

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,245 mi
Last recorded197,245 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 EJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 197,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 195,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 192,794 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 182,084 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Oct 2014 171,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 171,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 166,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight holed

Fail 7 Oct 2013 166,208 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight holed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 156,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 149,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 144,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 129,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 119,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 110,124 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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Y87 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y87 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y87 EJO registered?

Y87 EJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y87 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 EJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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