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Y491 NFJ

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,782 mi
Last recorded119,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 NFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,782 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 119,756 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,680 miles

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS BOOTS HAVE PIN HOLES

LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION ROUND REAR END

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED N/S/R

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS BOOTS HAVE PIN HOLES

LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION ROUND REAR END

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED N/S/R

Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,616 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 4 Jul 2014 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 93,644 miles

Front dust boots on ball joints getting perished.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,644 miles

Front dust boots on ball joints getting perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,665 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,683 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,437 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 NFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y491 NFJ, 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 Y491 NFJ registered?

Y491 NFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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