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YR51 JFJ

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,567 mi
Last recorded54,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 JFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,567 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,567 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,176 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,176 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,020 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,348 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,405 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,405 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,068 miles

Front 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
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YR51 JFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR51 JFJ, 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 YR51 JFJ registered?

YR51 JFJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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