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Y209 NHR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

191,020 mi
Last recorded191,020 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 NHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 191,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 191,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 182,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 176,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 176,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 168,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 167,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 149,823 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 149,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 133,497 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 133,497 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 115,312 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 114,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y209 NHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y209 NHR, 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 Y209 NHR registered?

Y209 NHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y209 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y209 NHR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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