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X724 BRP

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,336 mi
Last recorded161,336 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX724 BRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 161,336 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 161,336 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 161,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 157,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 133,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 122,666 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wearing on inner edges

near side front tyre wearing center of tread 3-4mm

Pass 10 Jun 2006 70,449 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 70,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

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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X724 BRP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black 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 X724 BRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X724 BRP registered?

X724 BRP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X724 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X724 BRP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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