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Y953 GJO

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,490 mi
Last recorded128,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,490 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2015 123,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 119,771 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 119,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,428 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight bindding of n/s/r brake.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 117,071 miles

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 21 Mar 2011 115,098 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,773 miles

Battery insecure

Front fog light not working.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 111,510 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,510 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2008 104,933 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 104,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,503 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 91,982 miles

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,982 miles

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

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)

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

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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Y953 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y953 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 Y953 GJO registered?

Y953 GJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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