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Y236 XGO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 XGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 93,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,003 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wiper split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,446 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,462 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,462 miles

Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Near side rear bumper marker lamp inoperative

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,190 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,643 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,643 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,548 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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Y236 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y236 XGO, 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 Y236 XGO registered?

Y236 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y236 XGO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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