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Y212 HPN

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords outer edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle to rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,599 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,722 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,133 miles

ADVISE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,901 miles

ADVISE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,212 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,766 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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Y212 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y212 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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What year was Y212 HPN registered?

Y212 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y212 HPN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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