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X581 OTW

2001 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,304 mi
Last recorded127,304 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 OTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 127,304 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)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 127,304 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 108,640 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 108,640 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 97,000 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,847 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,965 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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X581 OTW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X581 OTW, 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 X581 OTW registered?

X581 OTW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X581 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 OTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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