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Y117 JKU

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,531 mi
Last recorded105,531 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

RegistrationY117 JKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 99,808 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 99,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 97,503 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 91,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,806 miles

N/s/f tyre thin on outer edge.

Rear number plate is fading.

Pass 28 May 2013 82,168 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 77,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 71,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 68,404 miles

crack front reg plate

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 21 May 2009 63,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 61,022 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 57,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 48,504 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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Y117 JKU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y117 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y117 JKU registered?

Y117 JKU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 2001.

Is Y117 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y117 JKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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