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RJ51 JYP

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,129 mi
Last recorded36,129 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 36,129 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 33,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 30,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,854 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,076 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 21,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 21,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all 4 tyres 18yrs old

Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,631 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 20,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 19,331 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,459 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 17,559 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 15,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 7,252 miles

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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RJ51 JYP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RJ51 JYP, 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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RJ51 JYP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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