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Y183 XEW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,458 mi
Last recorded162,458 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 162,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

front brake disc faces hevily corroded and pitted

front n/s brake pipe corroding

general heavy corrosion on rear floors and chassis not holed at time of test

rear disc on n/s inner face scorred heavily

Pass 2 Apr 2013 152,960 miles

offside front cv gaitor slight perishing

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,761 miles

aux power point socket insecure

centre exhaust outer skin corroded and split, new centre & rear silencers required if replacement wanted, flanges corroded

drivers door locking operation not working

nearside rear brake disc outer face ccorroded and pitted, advise replacing rear discs and pads

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 20 Mar 2012 140,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

aux power point socket insecure

both front wipers heavily worn

both rear tailgate inner sidelights not working

centre exhaust outer skin corroded and split, new centre & rear silencers required if replacement wanted, flanges corroded

drivers door locking operation not working

nearside rear brake disc outer face ccorroded and pitted, advise replacing rear discs and pads

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,808 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 128,032 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON MINIMUM 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE RENEWAL (195/60HR15 DUNLOP SPORT 300)

offside front tyre tread depth low

oil leak at nearside radiator area

slight corrosion starting on both main front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 109,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads look low in carriers and may require replacement at service

Pass 21 Feb 2008 96,483 miles

all tyres on or nearing limits

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,779 miles

nearside chassis leg split at drain hole.

Fail 20 Feb 2006 67,779 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both wiper blades split.

nearside chassis leg split at drain hole.

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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Y183 XEW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y183 XEW, 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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Y183 XEW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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