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HF51 AGY

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,485 mi
Last recorded134,485 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 AGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting down

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 117,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads getting down

nearside mirror insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check rear seatbelts fully

Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,291 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 98,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc pads worn approx 75%

wear & corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,339 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 76,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,729 miles

n/s/f headlight holder damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2008 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front brake hoses starting tp perish

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,064 miles

both front brake hoses starting tp perish

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,758 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall of nsf tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2006 54,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to N.S.F tyre sidewall

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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HF51 AGY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HF51 AGY, 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 HF51 AGY registered?

HF51 AGY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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