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X329 ECN

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,561 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,560 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 125,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on dash. (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 121,727 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIRBAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,510 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet. (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2008 114,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 111,679 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 111,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on innerv edges

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,907 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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X329 ECN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X329 ECN, 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 X329 ECN registered?

X329 ECN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X329 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X329 ECN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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