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Y219 HPN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

217,286 mi
Last recorded217,286 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 217,286 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 217,023 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 202,177 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

e/m light

Fail 15 Oct 2014 202,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

e/m light

Pass 31 Oct 2013 185,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise rear disc faces rusting plus showing signs of wear

advise rear tie bar rubbers worn

front exhaust clamp rattle

Fail 23 Oct 2013 184,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise rear disc faces rusting plus showing signs of wear

advise rear tie bar rubbers worn

front exhaust clamp rattle

front inner brake pads very low plus brake disc wear advise to change when pads changed

Pass 19 Oct 2012 163,501 miles

centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

engine mil light on

front brake discs worn

rear tyres approaching wear limit

Fail 10 Oct 2012 162,915 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres approaching wear limit

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine MIL light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 148,779 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

front brake disc wear lip

rear brake discs worn

rear top tie bush rubbers seperating near side and off side rear

Fail 17 Oct 2011 148,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine mil light on

front brake disc wear lip

rear brake discs worn

rear top tie bush rubbers seperating near side and off side rear

Pass 23 Oct 2010 135,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 123,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,199 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 117,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine managment light on dash

front pads wearing thin

Fail 25 Oct 2007 106,929 miles

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

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 25 Oct 2007 106,929 miles

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,398 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 97,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,482 miles

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

handbrake performance just meets M O T standards

Fail 8 Aug 2006 96,482 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

handbrake performance just meets M O T standards

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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Y219 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y219 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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Y219 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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