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Y809 JUB

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,903 mi
Last recorded191,903 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 JUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 191,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 190,615 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 189,272 miles

Offside Front brake hose twisted

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 187,891 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded/fowling disc

Nearside headlight stonechipped

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

Oil leak ()

both rear anti roll links rear bushes worn

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Dec 2016 186,437 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 186,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 184,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting end (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 4 Dec 2015 184,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting end (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2014 183,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Dec 2014 183,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Dec 2013 180,954 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 180,954 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 178,918 miles

Oil leak

advise air bag warning light illuminated indicating fault with system safety related

Fail 5 Dec 2012 179,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise air bag warning light illuminated indicating fault with system safety related

Pass 9 Dec 2011 175,862 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 172,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 166,590 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 151,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 150,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 125,012 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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Y809 JUB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y809 JUB, 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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Y809 JUB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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