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Y136 XDC

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 96,072 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal on floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

osr nsr osf back plate corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 95,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,097 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 80,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,342 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,021 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 60,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,655 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,353 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r outer sidelight inop

o/s/r inner sidelight inop

unable to check inner brake pads

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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Y136 XDC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y136 XDC, 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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Y136 XDC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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