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Y919 RJB

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,636 mi
Last recorded172,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 172,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 162,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 161,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 156,330 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 156,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 149,484 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 149,484 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 143,026 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 143,026 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 135,714 miles

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

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

advise relay under dash continus clicking

Pass 27 Jul 2006 133,718 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2006 133,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in tyre

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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Y919 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y919 RJB, 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 Y919 RJB registered?

Y919 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y919 RJB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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