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X694 ERY

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,314 mi
Last recorded176,314 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 ERY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 176,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small side split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector loose (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected flap broken off (1.9.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking a lot (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front very low on both edges but has raised edges

Offside rack arm a bit of play

Offside wiper arm catching bonnet when closing?

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides rear outers not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust cat rattling in side?

spare tyre flat and below limit?

Offside Front Inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 173,195 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 169,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 157,270 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 137,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 127,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,448 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 107,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,582 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 178,009 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 140,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 140,482 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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X694 ERY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X694 ERY, 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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X694 ERY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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