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Y93 RJB

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 161,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 156,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 153,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 153,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 148,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 148,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 142,255 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 142,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,611 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 133,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

rear brake discs in very poor condition advise replacement ASAP......

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,107 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear upper suspension arm bushes unbonded

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

dampness to pas pipes

exhaust corroded

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2013 125,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear upper suspension arm bushes unbonded

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

dampness to pas pipes

exhaust corroded

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 119,872 miles

both rear upper arm inner bushes advance unbonding needs attention

front number plate cracked

o/s/f spot light lens cracked

o/s/r disc heavly corroded needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2012 119,872 miles

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

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

both rear upper arm inner bushes advance unbonding needs attention

front number plate cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre tresd needs attention

o/s/f spot light lens cracked

o/s/r disc heavly corroded needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,356 miles

both rear stablizer bushes starting to unbond

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

high rear brake inbalance

o/s/r dis heavly corroded needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet weather

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,960 miles

advance corrosion and pitting to o/s/r disc just passed at time of test needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front inner pads wearing low

headlight aims on lower limits

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 104,935 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 102,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear inner disc face corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2008 102,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear inner disc face corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 96,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y93 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y93 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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Y93 RJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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