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Y612 JFS

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,267 mi
Last recorded107,267 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 JFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 107,267 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 107,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 102,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,757 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 97,757 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 87,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 81,832 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 81,832 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 70,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,563 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,974 miles

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

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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Y612 JFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y612 JFS, 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 Y612 JFS registered?

Y612 JFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y612 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 JFS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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