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Y632 JAD

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,681 mi
Last recorded214,681 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY632 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 214,681 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 211,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 207,234 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 207,231 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 191,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 191,334 miles

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

front wiper blade rubbers splitting at ends

offside front tyre at limits of wear at inner edge

small chip in lower part of zone A

Pass 30 Mar 2009 174,481 miles

Dip beam aim is slightly low.

Front brake pads appear low.

Noise at steering no play present

Rear brake discs appear worn.

Rear exhaust joint is rusty.

Wiper blades are worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 152,522 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp wipers are fouling bonnett.

Nearside rear caliper dust cover damaged.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs

Offside rear tyre shows irregular wear.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 135,432 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 135,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

O/S/F tyre low on tread and worn at inner tread edge

Small crack at screen

Pass 11 Mar 2006 124,957 miles

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

Rear 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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Y632 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y632 JAD, 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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Y632 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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