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Y491 JJX

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts fitted obscuring outer seals

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted and does not maintain a seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to reinforcements (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

side skirts fitted obscuring outer seals

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,462 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 90,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,535 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring broken both coil springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,885 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front antiroll bar drop links worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust at box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,347 miles

baby seats fitted to both rear seats

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,347 miles

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

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

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

baby seats fitted to both rear seats

Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,887 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to nearside front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,887 miles

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

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

slight wear to nearside front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,330 miles

signs of slight wear to nearside front antirollbar drop link

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,135 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,579 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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Y491 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y491 JJX, 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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Y491 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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