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Y489 YJE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,655 mi
Last recorded136,655 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 136,655 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 136,655 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 132,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 132,535 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,055 miles

Nearside Front fog light

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 131,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog light

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 128,282 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 123,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 120,037 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,541 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,113 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,254 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,729 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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Y489 YJE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y489 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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Y489 YJE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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