MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested o/s/r tyre under inflated (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill area one area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sil three areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight stiffness to n/s/f upper strut top mounting
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Strut top mounting bearing worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material acoss above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Strut top mounting bearing worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material acoss above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all brake pipes corroded
unable to check rear seat belts
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front n/s & o/s (2.7.3)
rear seat belts not fully checked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front n/s & o/s (2.7.3)
rear seat belts not fully checked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel tank support strap corroded.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel tank support strap corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f top suspension mounting bearing stiff.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f top suspension mounting bearing stiff.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y701 XOK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y701 XOK, 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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Y701 XOK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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