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Y188 JJN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 JJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,320 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside front antiroll bar drop link is very close to the sub frame may be rubbing at times

Fail 14 Mar 2019 145,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside front antiroll bar drop link is very close to the sub frame may be rubbing at times

Pass 22 Mar 2018 142,333 miles

under tray is loose hanging down

Fail 22 Mar 2018 142,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

under tray is loose hanging down

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,592 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 134,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,793 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 115,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,117 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 108,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 108,440 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,343 miles

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side rear tyre is out of shape

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side rear tyre is out of shape

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,710 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,196 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 85,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,204 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 72,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,088 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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Y188 JJN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y188 JJN, 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 Y188 JJN registered?

Y188 JJN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y188 JJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 JJN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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