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X492 UOT

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

231,984 mi
Last recorded231,984 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 231,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 217,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to floor and chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2012 217,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to floor and chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2011 201,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 201,830 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 183,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 166,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 166,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 161,382 miles

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Fail 18 Dec 2007 161,382 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 12 Dec 2006 156,963 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 156,963 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 151,870 miles

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

excessive travel at handbrake

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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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X492 UOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X492 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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X492 UOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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