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Y524 MJM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 MJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 134,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 134,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll drop link (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 131,992 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 128,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 123,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 117,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,550 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 109,550 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 108,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 101,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 96,912 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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Y524 MJM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y524 MJM, 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 Y524 MJM registered?

Y524 MJM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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