MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front tyres between 2 and 3mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
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
headlamps wont adjust higher than lowest acceptable height, may require repair or replacement .
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
chips in windscreen
front and rear tyres differant makes
rear side arm links top and bottom showing wear
underside at rear muddy
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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