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Y971 VKJ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,433 mi
Last recorded162,433 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,433 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre pipe and rear silencer flanges corroded but exhaust still secure

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,500 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 151,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 145,016 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 145,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R tyre inner edge worn unevenly.

O/S/F side marker light not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 135,869 miles

Damage to O/S/R Wing

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

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut across the tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 135,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Damage to O/S/R Wing

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

Hand brake has long travel

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut across the tread

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 126,360 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links worn.

Center to rear exhaust joint very rusty.

O/S/F running light not working.

O/S/R lamp has a small stone hole in it.

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

Rear brake pipe starting to rust.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 126,360 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links worn.

Center to rear exhaust joint very rusty.

O/S/F running light not working.

O/S/R lamp has a small stone hole in it.

Rear brake pipe starting to rust.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,731 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 118,727 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 108,019 miles

chip in screen

front pads getting low

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

rear numberplate slightly disfigured

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 4 Sep 2008 108,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in screen

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

oil leak

rear disks poor condition

rear exhaust rusty

rear numberplate slightly disfigured

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,578 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 95,557 miles

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

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

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

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

babyseat fitted to rear

front pads getting low

rear disks corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,934 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Centre exhaust rusty

Chip in screen

Long park brake travel

O/s outer rear sidelight not working

O/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,934 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Centre exhaust rusty

Chip in screen

Long park brake travel

O/s outer rear sidelight not working

O/s/r tyre starting to crack

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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Y971 VKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y971 VKJ, 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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Y971 VKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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