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X267 VRL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX267 VRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,285 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres are perished/cracked but are at present servicable.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,561 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Radiator detiorating.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Radiator detiorating.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 79,112 miles

see advisory note 243045017284

Fail 3 Aug 2007 79,097 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,742 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 76,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in wind screen

near side rear tyre worn on raised tread

off side front spot light lense broken

off side rear light lense cracked

off side rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipe

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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X267 VRL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X267 VRL, 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 X267 VRL registered?

X267 VRL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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