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X174 HBP

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,867 mi
Last recorded144,867 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 HBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 139,427 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,628 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 134,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 128,673 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 128,673 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2010 122,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 122,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,705 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 101,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 91,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,983 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 68,656 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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X174 HBP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X174 HBP, 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 X174 HBP registered?

X174 HBP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X174 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X174 HBP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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