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Y542 XGO

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 XGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,645 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,964 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,957 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 18 Aug 2009 66,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,708 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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Y542 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y542 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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What year was Y542 XGO registered?

Y542 XGO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y542 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 XGO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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