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X746 DWP

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,140 mi
Last recorded150,140 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 DWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 150,140 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 143,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 143,434 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 135,908 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 135,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 127,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Nearside rear seat belt removed at time of re test.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear inner position light not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear short link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 120,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear inner position light not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear short link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,047 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,679 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 101,679 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,148 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,835 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 89,835 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,932 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,013 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,085 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,071 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake imbalance just within limits

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,672 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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X746 DWP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X746 DWP, 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 X746 DWP registered?

X746 DWP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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