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Y977 VKJ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,055 mi
Last recorded78,055 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,688 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 77,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,969 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,093 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf cv gaitor weeping

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,541 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,659 miles

Rear Brake Pads worn approx 75%

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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Y977 VKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y977 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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Y977 VKJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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