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Y694 XOT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,198 mi
Last recorded134,198 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 XOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper both top mounts slight stiff

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

offside inner rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 134,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper both top mounts slight stiff

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

offside inner rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

vehicle ran erratically when first started but cleared

wipers smeared slightly wiped and rechecked ok

Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level high

exhaust system heavily corroded

long parking brake travel

offside front running light inoperative

rear wiper clearing poorly + split

Fail 11 Sep 2013 122,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level high

exhaust system heavily corroded

long parking brake travel

offside front running light inoperative

rear wiper clearing poorly + split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 119,920 miles

airbag light on

Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,920 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,873 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 109,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,266 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 104,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 88,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 88,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 64,013 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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Y694 XOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y694 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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Y694 XOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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