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Y409 WJW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 WJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 99,292 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,458 miles

Auxiliary belt is cracking.

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded thin.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,458 miles

Auxiliary belt is cracking.

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded thin.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,143 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join is corroded thin.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 94,143 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join is corroded thin.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 91,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,556 miles

Engine running lumpy.

Rear silencer corroded at join.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,735 miles

Drag from offside rear brake.

Engine management light staying on.

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,680 miles

Engine running lumpy.

Rear silencer corroded at join.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,267 miles

Engine running lumpy.

Engine management light staying.

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,010 miles

Engine running lumpy at idle.

Exhaust corroded badly at join between middle and rear silencer.

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,759 miles

Fuel filter bracket broken

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,717 miles

Approx 6,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,811 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,960 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 48,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,295 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,380 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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Y409 WJW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y409 WJW, 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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Y409 WJW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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