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Y184 XEW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,070 mi
Last recorded36,070 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,297 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,703 miles

rear offside tyre was under inflated

service indicator is on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,519 miles

rear number plate is deteriorating and will need attention

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,595 miles

Front nearside wheel rim damaged

Nearside headlamp wiper blade split

Service light on

Fail 2 Sep 2013 31,595 miles

Front nearside wheel rim damaged

Nearside headlamp wiper blade split

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,095 miles

front brake pads are low

front nearside road wheel is slightly damaged

front nearside tyre is wearing on the outside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,606 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 30,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 30,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,466 miles

rear offside tyre has a screw in it

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front nearside tyre is worn

Pass 18 Aug 2005 19,392 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
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Y184 XEW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y184 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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What year was Y184 XEW registered?

Y184 XEW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y184 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y184 XEW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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