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Y499 SJB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

251,875 mi
Last recorded251,875 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 SJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2025 251,875 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 249,525 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Fail 20 Feb 2024 249,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch flexible brake pipe mounting corroded and insecure. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Pass 7 Feb 2023 247,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 244,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 244,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F lower ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F lower ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2021 242,538 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Seatbelt slightly frayed O/S/F

Pass 17 Feb 2020 239,895 miles

No reverse lamp showing

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 239,895 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joint dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

No reverse lamp showing

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 233,818 miles

No reverse lamps working

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 233,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

No reverse lamps working

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 227,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 218,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 218,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 208,746 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 200,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 200,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight brake bind to offside front, offside rear and nearside rear brakes.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 192,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 183,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 175,752 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2012 175,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2011 166,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 166,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 157,135 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 150,880 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 139,215 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread area

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,215 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread area

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 124,639 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3 mm

Nearside rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Rear track arms showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Mar 2006 112,017 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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Y499 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y499 SJB, 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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Y499 SJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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