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Y544 JHD

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 JHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,457 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brakes slightly out of balance

front inner brake pads getting low?

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded and slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2013 128,423 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brakes slightly out of balance

front inner brake pads getting low?

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded and slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2012 120,966 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pads getting low and brakes slightly out of balance

front to rear brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2012 120,964 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front brake pads getting low and brakes slightly out of balance

front to rear brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,333 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 107,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Nov 2010 90,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,969 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 76,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

handbrake has long travel at lever, underside of vehicle corroded and nearside rear steel brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,520 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,519 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,635 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,788 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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Y544 JHD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y544 JHD, 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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Y544 JHD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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