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X546 CEX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,474 mi
Last recorded178,474 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 CEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 178,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 159,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 159,702 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 141,611 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 141,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 133,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,850 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 115,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,992 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs correded and rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2011 106,488 miles

Rear Brake Discs Correded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 95,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,221 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,912 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2006 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 72,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,859 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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X546 CEX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X546 CEX, 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 X546 CEX registered?

X546 CEX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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