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X881 KNM

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 KNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 142,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust blowing.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 140,647 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 140,647 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 138,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 137,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,462 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 121,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 119,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 119,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,529 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 115,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 114,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 111,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 110,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,107 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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X881 KNM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X881 KNM, 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 X881 KNM registered?

X881 KNM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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