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X621 DRD

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,289 mi
Last recorded153,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 DRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 153,289 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 149,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 144,977 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 133,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,397 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 124,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 119,306 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,798 miles

reartyres wearing on in side edge

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,838 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 96,838 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2008 90,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch seized

slight run out in tread blocks on both rear tyres

Pass 30 May 2007 87,548 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 87,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 77,293 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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X621 DRD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X621 DRD, 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 X621 DRD registered?

X621 DRD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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