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X472 ECN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,993 mi
Last recorded163,993 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 163,993 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 160,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 148,239 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 133,933 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 133,931 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 116,894 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 116,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 93,477 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 78,821 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 78,565 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,598 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 58,152 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,152 miles

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.

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for X472 ECN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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