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Y538 XGO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,504 mi
Last recorded107,504 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 XGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,231 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,657 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,267 miles

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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Y538 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y538 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y538 XGO registered?

Y538 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y538 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 XGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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