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Y213 XGJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 XGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both disc backplates corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,412 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 78,187 miles

Engine management lamp on dash.

Nearside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged and not working.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,742 miles

Engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fuel filter is slightly insecure

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,715 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fuel filter is slightly insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,316 miles

Engine Management Light displayed

Lamda sensor wiring slightly insecure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s/r tyre over 10 years old

Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,252 miles

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

Engine Management Light displayed

Lamda sensor wiring slightly insecure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s/r tyre over 10 years old

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,445 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

near side front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,885 miles

exhaust joint at rear very rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,885 miles

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

exhaust joint at rear very rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,288 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,288 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN

SLIGHT FLUFFING ON BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,824 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,216 miles

both rear tyres on 1-6mm

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,837 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS 70% WORN

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,985 miles

both front tyre worn low on outer edge but unable to fail as raised tread blocks

fuel filter insecure but held up by cover plate

nearside front fog light smashed and front bumper scuffed

Fail 28 Feb 2007 44,985 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn low on outer edge but unable to fail as raised tread blocks

fuel filter insecure but held up by cover plate

nearside front fog light smashed and front bumper scuffed

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,833 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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Y213 XGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y213 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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Y213 XGJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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