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X588 EDP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,605 mi
Last recorded109,605 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 EDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,605 miles

Airbag light indicates there is a fault.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 109,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light indicates there is a fault.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,849 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 102,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on front and rear discs.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 7 Jun 2007 78,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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X588 EDP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X588 EDP, 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 X588 EDP registered?

X588 EDP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X588 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X588 EDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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