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Y415 XNV

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,993 mi
Last recorded123,993 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 XNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 123,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 120,916 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 115,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,768 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,730 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,254 miles

engine management light on

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 80,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,704 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,159 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,159 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,046 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y415 XNV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y415 XNV, 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 Y415 XNV registered?

Y415 XNV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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