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Y248 JUM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 JUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 146,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 140,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,272 miles

nearside front cv boot poor condtion

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front coil spring corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,298 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 111,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,773 miles

Slight stiffness in front suspension top mounts when turning steering

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,626 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 94,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,344 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,779 miles

Offside inner tail light not woking

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

auxillary belt perished

front to rear brake pipe very lightly pitted

o/s/r tyre punctured and on 2mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,518 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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Y248 JUM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y248 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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Y248 JUM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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