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Y921 JFS

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 JFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,506 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,051 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 101,051 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filter & fuel pipes badly corroded

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel filter & fuel pipes badly corroded

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,907 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,552 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2006 39,949 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR TYERS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,949 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR TYERS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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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Y921 JFS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y921 JFS, 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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Y921 JFS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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