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X491 UOT

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet dont open / cable come off or snapped

e.m.l on dash

Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge / 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner's (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet dont open / cable come off or snapped

e.m.l on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,170 miles

Front tyres between 2 and 3mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,456 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,469 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear outer position lamp and nearside front fog lamp not working

offside and nearside headlamp aim cannot be adjusted above the lowest acceptable level

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,737 miles

headlamps wont adjust higher than lowest acceptable height, may require repair or replacement .

Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,089 miles

HEADLAMPS ADJUSTED TO LOWEST ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,693 miles

HEADLAMPS UNABLE TO BE ADJUSTED HIGHER THAN THE LOWEST SETTING

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,693 miles

HEADLAMPS UNABLE TO BE ADJUSTED HIGHER THAN THE LOWEST SETTING

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,951 miles

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

EXHAUST RUSTY

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

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

HEADLAMPS AIMED TO LOWEST POSITION CANNOT BE RAISED ANY HIGHER

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEADLAMPS CAN ONLY BE ADJUSTED TO THE LOWEST ALLOWABLE LIMITS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 61,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HEADLAMPS CAN ONLY BE ADJUSTED TO THE LOWEST ALLOWABLE LIMITS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,817 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,141 miles

offside front brake disc inner surface starting to rust

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

rear suspension/ stabiliser arms bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,360 miles

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

offside front brake disc inner surface starting to rust

rear suspension/ stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,352 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

rear side arm links top and bottom showing wear

underside at rear muddy

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 32,831 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,204 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 26,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X491 UOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X491 UOT, 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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X491 UOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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