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X973 LER

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,940 mi
Last recorded136,940 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 LER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,940 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 136,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 126,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 120,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,345 miles

Both headlight wipers badly split

Both outer rear sidelights not working

Rear bumper incorrectly positioned, but not deemed insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2011 116,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both headlight wipers badly split

Both outer rear sidelights not working

Rear bumper incorrectly positioned, but not deemed insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2010 108,770 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 108,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,380 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

haedlamp wipers split

o/s/r tyre feathered/perishing

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2008 85,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 75,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake pad close to minimum thickness

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,285 miles

n/s/r brake pad close to minimum thickness

Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2005 50,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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
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X973 LER is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X973 LER, 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

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What year was X973 LER registered?

X973 LER is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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