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X497 LFR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 LFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 137,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 137,056 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 132,269 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads need replacing very soon

Fail 31 Jan 2007 132,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear disc pads worn almost to needing replacement, all brake discs show considerable wear and rears in poor condition,advise pads and discs replaced

Pass 3 Feb 2006 120,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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X497 LFR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X497 LFR, 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 X497 LFR registered?

X497 LFR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X497 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 LFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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