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X596 HHR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,797 mi
Last recorded170,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 HHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 170,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 165,748 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 165,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 159,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 159,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,622 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 153,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 150,234 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 139,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 129,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 124,506 miles

center to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2008 118,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 118,319 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2007 110,407 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 110,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 101,489 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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X596 HHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X596 HHR, 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 X596 HHR registered?

X596 HHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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