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X731 YUG

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,442 mi
Last recorded140,442 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 YUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 140,442 miles

Engine warning light on

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 140,287 miles

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

Engine warning light on

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 134,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 pipe supporting clips broken

Pass 16 Jan 2013 128,690 miles

nearside rear coil spring broken at bottom tip but still functioning correctly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 128,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear coil spring broken at bottom tip but still functioning correctly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2011 119,215 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 119,215 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,360 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,626 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

slight brake bind os front

Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt frayed

slight brake bind os front

Fail 12 Jan 2009 87,929 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,822 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,379 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 58,379 miles

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

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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X731 YUG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X731 YUG, 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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X731 YUG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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