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2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,497 mi
Last recorded122,497 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX762 GBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,497 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cut in tyre cords not seen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 122,497 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear cut in tyre cords not seen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 115,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,436 miles

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,985 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,860 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,352 miles

Offside rear brake hose securing clip missing

Shallow splits in offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,270 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,387 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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X762 GBP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X762 GBP, 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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X762 GBP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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