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X161 NEE

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,747 mi
Last recorded176,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 NEE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 176,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 176,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front wing corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2014 167,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 167,261 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 159,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 147,873 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 147,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 139,556 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside headlamp in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 123,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 111,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,185 miles

exhaust corroding...

front number plate damaged...

Pass 27 Jan 2007 86,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,349 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroded.;

rear brake discs corroded , advise replacement.

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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X161 NEE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X161 NEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X161 NEE registered?

X161 NEE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X161 NEE safe to buy?

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