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Y698 XOT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,222 mi
Last recorded167,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 XOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 167,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,533 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 147,888 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 May 2012 137,096 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 137,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

nearside wiper blade starting to split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 125,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,054 miles

Partial sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2009 103,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 103,877 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 90,023 miles

Both rear upper control arm inner bushes are splitting. Both rear lower control arm outer bushes are peeling away from arms. Rear brake discs are very worn.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 90,023 miles

Both rear upper control arm inner bushes are splitting. Both rear lower control arm outer bushes are peeling away from arms. Rear brake discs are very worn.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,850 miles

chips in windscreen

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyrewall well scuffed

Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chips in windscreen

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyrewall well scuffed

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,954 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

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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Y698 XOT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y698 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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What year was Y698 XOT registered?

Y698 XOT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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