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Y407 XAX

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,794 mi
Last recorded65,794 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 XAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 63,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 63,405 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,434 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 53,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,777 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken emitting white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 44,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,307 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 39,307 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 23 May 2013 31,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 26,692 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 25,101 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 25,101 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2007 21,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,119 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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Y407 XAX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y407 XAX, 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 Y407 XAX registered?

Y407 XAX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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