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Y228 RJH

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,051 mi
Last recorded89,051 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 RJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 89,051 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 89,049 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,806 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 83,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,297 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,969 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,969 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,619 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 64,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,935 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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Y228 RJH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y228 RJH, 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 Y228 RJH registered?

Y228 RJH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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