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Y273 JHG

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,917 mi
Last recorded101,917 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 JHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,061 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to the cords on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and has a nail in the tread

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,206 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,066 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and bold on edges and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,817 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge close to balding advise change and wheel alignment

Rear unable to see brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Aug 2013 71,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,256 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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Y273 JHG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y273 JHG, 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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Y273 JHG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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