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Y96 YJE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,833 mi
Last recorded151,833 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 151,833 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 151,833 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 136,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 102,381 miles

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front head lamp lens chipped.

Rear registration plate beginning to delaminate.

Fail 13 May 2008 102,379 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens damaged.

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front head lamp lens chipped.

Rear registration plate beginning to delaminate.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 86,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,055 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,055 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y96 YJE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y96 YJE, 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 Y96 YJE registered?

Y96 YJE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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