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X354 UTU

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,895 mi
Last recorded172,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX354 UTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 172,895 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 172,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 162,977 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 154,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 143,785 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 7 Jan 2008 125,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 112,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 101,672 miles

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

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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X354 UTU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X354 UTU, 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 X354 UTU registered?

X354 UTU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X354 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X354 UTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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