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X136 ULG

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX136 ULG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 154,089 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2023 154,085 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing holes and corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear inner sill’s corroded

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,807 miles

corrosion to o/s front wing

fuel filler pipe hose clip broken

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Offside Rear rigger on the floor has corrosion not a part of test

Offside Rear seatbelt has slight fluffing

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

headlamp wiper blades are deteriorated

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2019 152,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 145,431 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 145,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,446 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,464 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 128,464 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,860 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 123,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,535 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,483 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 114,480 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 113,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 113,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 96,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 87,930 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,919 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 78,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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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X136 ULG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X136 ULG, 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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X136 ULG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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