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Y421 YJE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,726 mi
Last recorded191,726 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 191,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 186,643 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 186,641 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 180,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 176,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 176,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 172,179 miles

Front and rear brake pads very low

Fail 30 Mar 2009 172,179 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 166,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 160,272 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 160,272 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 139,088 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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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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