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Y493 JJX

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,043 mi
Last recorded116,043 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pressure hose from pump to steering rack , marking on pipe towards leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Under bonnet rear of engine (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,054 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,897 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,154 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,723 miles

slight weep power steering pipe

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,909 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,425 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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Y493 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y493 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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Y493 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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