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X853 EUY

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 EUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 160,651 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 160,651 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 160,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

fuel filter abit loose

no front fogs

o/s/r outer tail gate light in op

traction control light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 151,405 miles

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

both front fog lamps not working

offside fog lamp broken

Fail 25 Feb 2011 151,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front fog lamps not working

offside fog lamp broken

offside head lamp glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2011 151,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Fog Lamps inop ( o/s fog lamp lens broken)

O/S rear side light inner inop

Suspension warning lamp on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 140,634 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front headlamp lens damaged.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 124,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,770 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

nearside rear outer tail lamp not working.

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

offside rear inner tail lamp not working.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,080 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 90,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 90,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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X853 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X853 EUY, 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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X853 EUY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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