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Y79 XDC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody very rusty

Pass 28 May 2019 71,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 67,941 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

VERY RUSTY UNDER BODY

Pass 4 May 2017 66,105 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 63,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2015 61,476 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2014 57,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,607 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 27,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y79 XDC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y79 XDC, 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 Y79 XDC registered?

Y79 XDC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y79 XDC safe to buy?

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