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Y459 JAD

2001 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,495 mi
Last recorded138,495 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

light corrosion to boot of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2015 138,495 miles

light corrosion to boot of vehicle

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 131,248 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 131,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,373 miles

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

rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 74,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y459 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y459 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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What year was Y459 JAD registered?

Y459 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y459 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 JAD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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