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Y258 JTA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,914 mi
Last recorded178,914 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 JTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 178,914 miles

scratch in screen advise

Pass 12 Jul 2013 163,066 miles

windscreen scratched advise

Pass 11 Jul 2012 147,541 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 14,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,078 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc very rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2011 131,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r disc very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 112,236 miles

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

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

nearside lower fog lamp glass broken

offside headlamp glass broken but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 11 Jan 2010 112,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside lower fog lamp glass broken

offside headlamp glass broken but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 29 Jan 2009 98,380 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

h/lamps det

o/s door check strap

travel h/b

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,380 miles

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

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

h/lamps det

o/s door check strap

travel h/b

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,335 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y258 JTA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y258 JTA, 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 Y258 JTA registered?

Y258 JTA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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