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X522 CLH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,201 mi
Last recorded160,201 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 CLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 160,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 145,699 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 137,456 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,732 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 129,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,178 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 108,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,679 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 90,852 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,370 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 68,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,690 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 59,499 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 52,023 miles

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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X522 CLH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X522 CLH, 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

How do I check the history of X522 CLH?

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What year was X522 CLH registered?

X522 CLH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X522 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 CLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X522 CLH have outstanding finance?

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