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Y981 XDS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,735 mi
Last recorded111,735 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 XDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 111,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,172 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 108,172 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,727 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 104,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,880 miles

engine man light on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 101,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,078 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,077 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,761 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust rubber deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2015 90,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,101 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,101 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,586 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,957 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 66,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,719 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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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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