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Y329 JYA

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 JYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 154,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 151,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 147,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have uneven inner edge wear

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 2 Jun 2017 147,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres have uneven inner edge wear

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,323 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,131 miles

number plates starting to deteriorate

signs of age and wear to rear anti roll bar link rubbers

Pass 30 May 2014 140,222 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

signs of age and wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 135,345 miles

both number plates deteriorated,but still readable

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 11 Jun 2013 135,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

both number plates deteriorated,but still readable

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2012 133,100 miles

exhaust rusty but not blowing

front brakes slight imbalanced

general signs of age and wear to rear suspension bushes

wipers slight smeary

Fail 10 Feb 2011 129,247 miles

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

exhaust slight rusty

front brake pipe flexis slight cracking

o/s/r park brake slight slow to react,poss needs clean and adjustment

rear discs have slight surface rust

rear metal brake pipe (above tank) corroding, just meets criteria, wil need replacing soon

tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2011 129,247 miles

tested in wet conditions

exhaust slight rusty

front brake pipe flexis slight cracking

o/s/r park brake slight slow to react,poss needs clean and adjustment

rear discs have slight surface rust

rear metal brake pipe (above tank) corroding, just meets criteria, wil need replacing soon

Pass 21 Dec 2009 123,212 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 123,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 83,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,486 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y329 JYA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y329 JYA, 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 Y329 JYA registered?

Y329 JYA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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