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Y238 JUM

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 JUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 121,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald edge (4.1.E.1)

engine knock and rattle, likely dephaser issue

rear exhaust flange very deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 111,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine knock and rattle, likely dephaser issue

rear exhaust flange very deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,309 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 102,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,443 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,443 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 59,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,616 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 50,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,098 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y238 JUM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y238 JUM, 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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Y238 JUM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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