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Y975 JFC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,004 mi
Last recorded209,004 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 JFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 209,004 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 189,389 miles

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes, both borderline to fail

corrosion on both rear brake discs

engine oil leak

general corrosion started on underbody, suspension etc

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s/r brakes backplate missing

wear on drivers seat belt

wear on rear centre seat belt

Fail 25 Aug 2016 189,389 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes, both borderline to fail

corrosion on both rear brake discs

engine oil leak

general corrosion started on underbody, suspension etc

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s/r brakes backplate missing

wear on drivers seat belt

wear on rear centre seat belt

Pass 15 Aug 2015 170,081 miles

off side front link bar bushes split

slight handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2014 155,657 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,802 miles

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

advise rear brake inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2013 142,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2012 132,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 132,379 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 123,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,621 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 116,619 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 111,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 98,951 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 98,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 85,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 70,559 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y975 JFC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y975 JFC, 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 Y975 JFC registered?

Y975 JFC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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