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Y276 JPB

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 JPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 125,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear outer side light not working

tick over RPM low

Fail 22 Sep 2010 125,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear outer side light not working

tick over RPM low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,643 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 102,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 85,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

the engine warning light is on

Fail 15 Sep 2005 68,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,435 miles

engine warning light on

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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Y276 JPB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y276 JPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y276 JPB registered?

Y276 JPB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y276 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y276 JPB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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