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H10 ARK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 ARK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 32,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 32,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 31,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,168 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,977 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 29,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,405 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,729 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 26,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,949 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 25,260 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,897 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 23,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front drop link lower joint cover split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front drop link lower joint cover split

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,057 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,758 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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H10 ARK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H10 ARK, 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 H10 ARK registered?

H10 ARK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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