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Y882 GJO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,497 mi
Last recorded215,497 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 215,497 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 215,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 206,265 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

o/s/ hand brake could be better

Fail 23 Apr 2018 206,265 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

o/s/ hand brake could be better

Pass 13 Apr 2017 191,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 179,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 174,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 165,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 152,769 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 152,757 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 152,728 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

O/S/F COIL SPRING RUBBING ON INSIDE INNER WING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 151,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 151,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 148,452 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 148,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 142,880 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 142,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 129,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 85,607 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 85,607 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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Y882 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y882 GJO, 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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What year was Y882 GJO registered?

Y882 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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