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X412 VMA

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX412 VMA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe retaining clip broken

nearside rear hand brake caliper lever not fully released

no coolant in expansion tank

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough

offside rear light slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of structural point

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe retaining clip broken

nearside rear hand brake caliper lever not fully released

no coolant in expansion tank

offside front strut top bearing slightly rough

offside rear light slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 118,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,679 miles

Front panel corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed pipe cable tied to bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front new anti roll bar link fouling subframe on hard lock

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear object in tyre tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside wiper spindle worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,678 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working bumper unit (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front panel corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed pipe cable tied to bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front new anti roll bar link fouling subframe on hard lock

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear object in tyre tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp reflector insecure,adjustment innop

Offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 106,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,770 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 96,759 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre soft

Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,115 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,115 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,257 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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X412 VMA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X412 VMA, 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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X412 VMA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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