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Y671 JAD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,941 mi
Last recorded147,941 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 147,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most and especially on the front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle and components corroded throughout

Fail 3 Aug 2026 147,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most and especially on the front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle and components corroded throughout

Fail 27 Jun 2026 147,941 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached attachment bracket heavily corroded holes offside is corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened look through wheel at top bracket / mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most and especially to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

heavily corroded throughout

inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 146,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

becoming becoming corroded, recommend a wax oil

underside muddy

Pass 8 Apr 2024 144,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

very muddy and needs a clean off and a wax oil /protective treatment applied

Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner panels corroded (behind wheel arches)

Rear mud guards loose

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively hitch, and mount (6.1.6 (a))

muddy

underside showing signs of corrosion, needs cleaning off and wax oiling

Fail 27 Mar 2023 142,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner panels corroded (behind wheel arches)

Rear mud guards loose

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively hitch, and mount (6.1.6 (a))

muddy

underside showing signs of corrosion, needs cleaning off and wax oiling

Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 30 Mar 2021 132,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake back plates very rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2021 132,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake back plates very rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2021 132,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,011 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 105,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,214 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r lamp damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,788 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,598 miles

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

exhuast corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,578 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhuast corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,745 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,937 miles

front pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,951 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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Y671 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y671 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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Y671 JAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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