MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underside floor pan
front number plate damaged
rear anti roll bar bushes and drop link bushes worn
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn
both rear brake discs back plates corroded
chips in windscreen
exhaust fixings heavily corroded
front number plate damaged
offside rear inner brake pipe corroded
offside rear outer brake pipe corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn
both rear brake discs back plates corroded
chips in windscreen
exhaust fixings heavily corroded
front number plate damaged
front to rear brake pipe corroded
nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded
offside rear inner brake pipe corroded
offside rear outer brake pipe corroded
both rear tyres distorted(nearside rear down to 1.6mm in places,offside rear down to 2mm in places)
corrosion in brake pipes to both rear hoses(limited vision on exact condition)
crack in nearside mirror glass
crack in screen on the limit
nearside front and both offside centre wheel caps missing
rear discs worn and corroded,advise renewing
rear suspension bushes worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres distorted(nearside rear down to 1.6mm in places,offside rear down to 2mm in places)
corrosion in brake pipes to both rear hoses(limited vision on exact condition)
crack in nearside mirror glass
crack in screen on the limit
nearside front and both offside centre wheel caps missing
rear discs worn and corroded,advise renewing
rear suspension bushes worn
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X472 ECN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X472 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 X472 ECN registered?
X472 ECN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 2001.
Is X472 ECN safe to buy?
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