MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking + twisted
engine light on
exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
both rear tyres cracking
engine warning light on
offside rear tyre slight twist in tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
engine warning light on
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
offside rear tyre slight twist in tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Coolant leak
e.M. light on
Both front tyres getting low (3mm)
Metal fuel pipes by tank corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake discs corroded.
Both front tyres getting low (3mm)
Metal fuel pipes by tank corroded.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
fuel filter corroded
fuel smell at rear of vehicle
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X552 VJO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 X552 VJO, 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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X552 VJO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 2001.
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