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Y628 YJW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Lpg 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,304 mi
Last recorded197,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 YJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 197,304 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 167,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 160,471 miles

Centre Rear 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)

n/s front fog lamp lens broken

n/s h/lamp wiper blade split, o/s h/lamp wiper blade missing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 154,088 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut upper bearings slightly rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 154,088 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut upper bearings slightly rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 129,837 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 129,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight distortion both rear tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2009 112,184 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,184 miles

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

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Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 64,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,989 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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Y628 YJW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y628 YJW, 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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Y628 YJW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y628 YJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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