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Y422 WJW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 WJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,123 miles

offside headlight cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2022 132,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs loom (4.11 (a) (i))

offside front brake hose insecure

offside front coil spring fouling body

offside hlight cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 120,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted , spring has been fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted although it is a new part fitted incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,933 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing close the limit

Offside Front suspention arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread

rear brake discs backing plates in poor condition/corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,656 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Front suspention arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Rear brake discs backing plates corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,079 miles

Front coil springs corroded

corrosion on near side and off side rear metal brake pipes no leaks at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,890 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,890 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing Handbrake return spring missing causing brake bind. (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,314 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,409 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,409 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,171 miles

Advise front discs lipped

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,849 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,497 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,497 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 67,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,825 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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Y422 WJW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y422 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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Y422 WJW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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