MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlight wipers perished
both number plates slightly discoloured
front bumper repaired by tape
front to rear metal brake pipeslightly corroded
offside front tyre close to legal limit on edges
offside headlight aim on upper limit
handbrake travel requires attention soon
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded behind fuel tank
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on both edges
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres wearing on edges
hand brake travel on limit
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres wearing on edges
hand brake travel on limit
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y163 HRA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y163 HRA, 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 Y163 HRA registered?
Y163 HRA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2001.
Is Y163 HRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y163 HRA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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