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Y299 XOT

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 XOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,271 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 88,271 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,758 miles

Bonnet release cable deteriorated.

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,758 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror glass. (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release cable deteriorated.

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 May 2014 55,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 55,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 49,435 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread area

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,239 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,367 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,367 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,708 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,708 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,648 miles

front brake pads over 50%worn

Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,319 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 18,319 miles

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

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

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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Y299 XOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y299 XOT, 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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Y299 XOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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