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Y929 GJO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,493 mi
Last recorded119,493 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 119,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 119,493 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 116,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 102,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 102,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 94,941 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,771 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing,o/s rear outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2005 53,167 miles

N/S/F flexi brake hose damp but no evidence of leak found

O/S/R outer sill and trim damaged

both front tyres nearing legal limit

front brake pads worn low

power steering pipe damp near steering rack

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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Y929 GJO 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 83.3%.

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 Y929 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 Y929 GJO registered?

Y929 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y929 GJO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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