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X151 USM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,849 mi
Last recorded94,849 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX151 USM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 92,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,559 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 91,558 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 91,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,328 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,230 miles

unable to assess metal brake pipes due to grease

Pass 2 May 2008 81,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,628 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 71,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside washer alignment

offside rear inner sidelight inoperative

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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X151 USM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X151 USM, 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 X151 USM registered?

X151 USM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X151 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X151 USM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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