MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advise drivers seat belt starting to frey on outer edge
Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish with small cuts to tread
Advise offside front flexi brake hose is chafed underneath due to not being fitted securely(see failure items) and is also starting to crack/perish.Passed with strong advise as not bulging under pressure etc
Advise rear anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear and slight play
Advise rear steel brake pipes both sides corroded and may soon require attention.
Advise rear suspension link rod bushes worn but no excessive play at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advise drivers seat belt starting to frey on outer edge
Advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish with small cuts to tread
Advise offside front flexi brake hose is chafed underneath due to not being fitted securely(see failure items) and is also starting to crack/perish.Passed with strong advise as not bulging under pressure etc
Advise rear anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear and slight play
Advise rear steel brake pipes both sides corroded and may soon require attention.
Advise rear suspension link rod bushes worn but no excessive play at time of test
Front and rear brake pads very low
Front and rear brake pads very low
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear radias arm to chassis link rod bushs deteriorated
Front brake pads getting low and slight lip on front discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y421 YJE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y421 YJE, 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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Y421 YJE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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