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X68 VWX

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,692 mi
Last recorded107,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 VWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,638 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 103,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,468 miles

Nearside wiper spilt on end

all 4 side position lights and nsf fog not working

Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed may have an issue with caliper bleed nipple (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Nearside wiper spilt on end

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears sidewalls and tread , michelin enegy saver 195 60 15 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 side position lights and nsf fog not working

coolant below minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,019 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks around circumference

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2018 103,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres have deep cracks around circumference

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,609 miles

rear of exhaust, flange badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,663 miles

nearside rear seat belt something loose behind plastic trim to do with seat belt moves when pulling out seat belt

Fail 14 Oct 2009 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding

nearside rear seat belt something loose behind plastic trim to do with seat belt moves when pulling out seat belt

rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres old and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,009 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit currently on 2mm

rear number plate in poor condition

slight coolant leak from resivoir cap

Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,009 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit currently on 2mm

front pads worn low approx 2/3000 miles and off side front disc poor condition scoring on outer edge

rear number plate in poor condition

slight coolant leak from resivoir cap

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,525 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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X68 VWX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X68 VWX, 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 X68 VWX registered?

X68 VWX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X68 VWX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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