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X904 MGM

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,390 mi
Last recorded162,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX904 MGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 162,390 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 141,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,760 miles

Offside Front movement in top mount

Offside Rear tyre worn to limits on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,856 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 116,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,909 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,808 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,914 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear and nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2009 56,350 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,368 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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X904 MGM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X904 MGM, 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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X904 MGM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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