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Y212 XGJ

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,644 mi
Last recorded89,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 XGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,644 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,644 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

ignition key sticks in lock

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,147 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,044 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,940 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,940 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,722 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 25,722 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,121 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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Y212 XGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y212 XGJ, 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 Y212 XGJ registered?

Y212 XGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y212 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 XGJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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