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ExpiredMileage
111,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front wing corroded sharpe edge
Both rear shockers casings corroded but not excessive at this stage
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
chassis corroded in various places but not excessive at this stage
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear shockers casings corroded but not excessive at this stage
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
chassis corroded in various places but not excessive at this stage
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wiper spindle worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine man light on
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wiper spindle worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine man light on
engine man light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine man light on
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorating
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorating
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear disks corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Y981 XDS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y981 XDS, 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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Y981 XDS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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