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Y549 JJX

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 JJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,728 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank damp possible leak

N/s/r tyre perishing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension tie rods arms and trailing arm bushes worn

Vehicle has corrosion to key areas and items

Fail 26 Jan 2018 133,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s jet not hitting screen (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank damp possible leak

N/s/r tyre perishing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension tie rods arms and trailing arm bushes worn

Vehicle has corrosion to key areas and items

Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 124,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe fuel tank area (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 111,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 105,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,887 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 90,121 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,675 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,649 miles

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,750 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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Y549 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y549 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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Y549 JJX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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