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Y238 HPN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,722 mi
Last recorded130,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 HPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 130,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Locking wheel bolt slight damage

Offside Front Brake pipe slight rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,464 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,388 miles

Rear exhaust back box joint getting weak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 127,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust back box joint getting weak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 125,171 miles

rear exhaust joint to rear silencer getting weak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,869 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 95,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,400 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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Y238 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y238 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y238 HPN registered?

Y238 HPN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y238 HPN safe to buy?

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