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X839 MFR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,383 mi
Last recorded130,383 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 MFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 130,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 124,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 105,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 102,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 88,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,180 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,821 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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X839 MFR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X839 MFR, 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

How do I check the history of X839 MFR?

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What year was X839 MFR registered?

X839 MFR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X839 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X839 MFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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