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X399 FJE

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,415 mi
Last recorded160,415 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 FJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 160,415 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 160,415 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 153,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 153,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 144,113 miles

fuel filter heavily corroded

underbody corrosion evident but not yet holed /weakening items

Pass 16 Dec 2009 144,089 miles

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise e/m light on

advise front indicators losing colour

advise rear discs corroded

advise rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2009 144,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise cat hotter than normal

advise centre exhaust corroded

advise e/m light on

advise front indicators losing colour

advise rear discs corroded

advise rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2008 132,438 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside headlamp wiper stuck in the up position

offside rear brake disc corroded on edges

rear indicators going white

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

stone chips in front screen

Fail 9 Dec 2008 132,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside headlamp wiper stuck in the up position

offside rear brake disc corroded on edges

rear indicators going white

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

stone chips in front screen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 123,570 miles

ADVISE REAR B/PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE STONE CHIP TO SCREEN IN ZONE (B) WITHIN 40mm

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 123,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE REAR B/PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE STONE CHIP TO SCREEN IN ZONE (B) WITHIN 40mm

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 114,052 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 114,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

ADVISE FRONT B/PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

ADVISE HEADLIGHT WIPERS SPLIT

ADVISE N/S REAR INNER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Jan 2006 104,440 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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X399 FJE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X399 FJE, 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 X399 FJE registered?

X399 FJE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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