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X669 XLG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,353 mi
Last recorded170,353 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 XLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 170,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

handbrake high

stone chip on nearside headlamp glass

Pass 4 Aug 2014 167,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 167,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 164,336 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2013 164,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2013 164,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 161,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 158,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 158,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 154,612 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 145,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 145,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 122,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 108,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 92,469 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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X669 XLG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X669 XLG, 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 X669 XLG registered?

X669 XLG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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