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X309 VDM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,205 mi
Last recorded189,205 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 189,205 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 189,205 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 178,476 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 168,443 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 159,499 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 159,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 146,406 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 687,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 133,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 120,524 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 107,937 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 107,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 92,108 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,942 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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X309 VDM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X309 VDM, 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 X309 VDM registered?

X309 VDM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X309 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X309 VDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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