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Y693 JBM

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,603 mi
Last recorded169,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 JBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 169,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 148,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 145,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 138,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 129,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 129,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 128,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 124,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 114,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 109,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 109,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil level well below minimum(3 litres top up to reach half way)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 82,439 miles

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

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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Y693 JBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y693 JBM, 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 Y693 JBM registered?

Y693 JBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y693 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y693 JBM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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