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X227 NKO

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,477 mi
Last recorded47,477 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 NKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 47,477 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 47,477 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 16 May 2011 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 35,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HANDBRAKE HIGHISH

Pass 21 May 2009 28,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 19,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,650 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 12,650 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,933 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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X227 NKO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X227 NKO, 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 X227 NKO registered?

X227 NKO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is X227 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X227 NKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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