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Y752 JBM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,259 mi
Last recorded189,259 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 JBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 189,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Surface corrosion on underside

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 175,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 161,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low and discs lipped

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2013 149,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 137,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,591 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 112,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,301 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 100,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All tyres wearing very low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,984 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,007 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 77,007 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 63,851 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 63,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y752 JBM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y752 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 Y752 JBM registered?

Y752 JBM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y752 JBM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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