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X414 ERC

2001 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,062 mi
Last recorded138,062 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 ERC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 138,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,167 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 123,142 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 118,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,051 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 109,020 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,655 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,797 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,095 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,082 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,694 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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X414 ERC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X414 ERC, 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 X414 ERC registered?

X414 ERC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X414 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X414 ERC shows 21 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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