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Y451 JAD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

292,402 mi
Last recorded292,402 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 292,402 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 282,899 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 275,174 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 268,326 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 261,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 261,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 254,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 254,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 246,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 246,920 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 239,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 229,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noise

rust on rear underside of vehicle close to tie bars area

Fail 5 Mar 2012 229,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noise

rust on rear underside of vehicle close to tie bars area

Pass 14 Mar 2011 214,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of rear chassis corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 196,458 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis rusting badly above rear silencer

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 177,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 177,028 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 159,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 13 Mar 2008 159,491 miles

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2007 142,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 142,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 121,427 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 121,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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Y451 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y451 JAD, 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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Y451 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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