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Y185 XEW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,405 mi
Last recorded110,405 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,405 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,102 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 76,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,719 miles

front inner brake pads look worn

nsf side light dim close to excess

nsf tyre worn

osf seat belt frayed .but been repaired

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,878 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

front and rear inner brake pads look low

osr brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,646 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,635 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,323 miles

both sill plastic trim

osf seat belt fraying

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,478 miles

both front tyrtes worn on inner edge +perishing

osf seat belt frayed

rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,469 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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Y185 XEW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y185 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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Y185 XEW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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