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Y148 JHD

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 JHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 127,506 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 127,397 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 120,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 111,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both number plates starting to delaminate

rear exhaust mounting slightly loose

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 105,046 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 94,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 81,161 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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Y148 JHD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y148 JHD, 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 Y148 JHD registered?

Y148 JHD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y148 JHD safe to buy?

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