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Y218 XES

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,806 mi
Last recorded141,806 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 XES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 141,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 141,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 131,932 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 131,623 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,308 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 122,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,620 miles

Left front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 101,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,578 miles

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

rear discs heavelay corroded

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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Y218 XES is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y218 XES, 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 Y218 XES registered?

Y218 XES is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y218 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 XES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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