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Y492 JJX

2001 Volvo V40

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,539 mi
Last recorded179,539 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 179,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracken

engine noise

Pass 8 Nov 2018 174,651 miles

3 litres of engine oil added prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 174,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury foglight glass lens in bumper broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

3 litres of engine oil added prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 170,890 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine MIL on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 170,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine MIL on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 163,222 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 163,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 156,714 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front marker light not working.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,714 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front marker light not working.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,089 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is corroded

front wiper blades are slightly split

Fail 2 Jun 2014 148,089 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is corroded

front wiper blades are slightly split

Pass 9 May 2013 137,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 130,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 119,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 110,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 99,829 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 99,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 77,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,322 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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Y492 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y492 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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Y492 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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