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Y211 HPN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

283,915 mi
Last recorded283,915 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 283,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 261,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 233,926 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

fuel lines corroded near fuel filter

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 7 Sep 2011 233,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake discs worn

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

fuel lines corroded near fuel filter

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 20 Jul 2010 208,706 miles

centre seat belt buckle hold up button missing

fuel filler strap broken

fuel filter strap incorrect but secure

minor chips in windscreen

oil misting from power steering hose power pipe

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

slight fluffing along o/s/f seat belt edges

tailgate stuts weak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 208,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre seat belt buckle hold up button missing

fuel filler strap broken

fuel filter strap incorrect but secure

minor chips in windscreen

oil misting from power steering hose power pipe

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

slight fluffing along o/s/f seat belt edges

tailgate stuts weak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 185,617 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 185,617 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 161,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 134,000 miles

large chip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2007 134,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2006 110,462 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 110,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 108,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y211 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y211 HPN, 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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Y211 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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