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YH51 JGX

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 131,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp wiper rubbers split

offside rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2011 131,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both headlamp wiper rubbers split

offside rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2010 116,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

recommend check steering track

service warning light on

Fail 8 Dec 2010 116,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside handbrake performance lower than nearside

recommend check steering track

service warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 104,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 91,919 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,612 miles

slight wear in o/s steering arm.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,461 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,459 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,731 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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YH51 JGX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YH51 JGX, 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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YH51 JGX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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