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Y241 XGO

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,846 mi
Last recorded176,846 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 XGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 176,846 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 176,845 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 176,578 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

trims fitted to outersills

unable to check front suspension and steering fully due to play in track rod ends

Pass 29 Jul 2016 169,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2016 169,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low

front flexi brake pipes perished

front number plate damaged

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 20 Jul 2015 164,346 miles

front tyres on wear bars

front wheel rims dented

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 157,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 151,688 miles

corrosion starting offside rear inner chassis

front wheel rims dented

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 144,243 miles

nearside rear wheel rim dented

rear number plate damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2012 144,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel rim dented

rear number plate damaged

rear pads very low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 137,039 miles

both front wheel rims dented

nearside rear flexi brake pipe perished

offside rear tyre 2mm and worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damaged

some play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Jul 2010 129,258 miles

rear number plate damaged

rear upper radius arm bushes worn

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,498 miles

offside front wheel dented

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Jul 2009 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front bumper marker light not working

offside front wheel dented

rear tyres worn inner edges

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,066 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2008 105,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2007 91,841 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 91,841 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 81,039 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

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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Y241 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y241 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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Y241 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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