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Y231 HPN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,844 mi
Last recorded156,844 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 156,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 146,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 146,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 139,701 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Fail 2 May 2012 139,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 9 May 2011 132,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 132,634 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 126,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 116,811 miles

Handbrake travel requires adjustment.

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Pass 8 May 2008 103,351 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN IS JUST PASSABLE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

REAR TYRES STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 1 May 2008 103,345 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN IS JUST PASSABLE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

REAR TYRES STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,924 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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Y231 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y231 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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Y231 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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